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Y97 UGJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,190 mi
Last recorded73,190 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 73,190 miles

Front brakes squeaking

Front wipers are starting to smear and split at ends

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Timing chain is noisy

Fail 15 Jan 2013 67,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine lamp on

oil leak

slight movement in steering rack on bulkhead

Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,833 miles

engine lamp on

oil leak

slight movement in steering rack on bulkhead

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,862 miles

Steering lock faulty.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 58,938 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,938 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,702 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine lamp on

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Jan 2009 47,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight damage to both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage to both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,802 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,329 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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Y97 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y97 UGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y97 UGJ registered?

Y97 UGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y97 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 UGJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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