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Y956 UOL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,652 mi
Last recorded103,652 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 UOL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 103,652 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 103,652 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 86,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 77,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,187 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,189 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,404 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,064 miles

Nearside front wiper split on end

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,632 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,553 miles

grease around offside front inner c,v gator

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,834 miles

Bulk head flexing at O/S steering rack mount possabley fractured ,no vissable inspection possable

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,985 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,042 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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Y956 UOL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y956 UOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y956 UOL registered?

Y956 UOL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y956 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 UOL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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