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Y983 UOX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,707 mi
Last recorded177,707 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 UOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 177,707 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 177,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 149,323 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 149,322 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OSR wheel damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 116,295 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 86,906 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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Y983 UOX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y983 UOX, 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 Y983 UOX registered?

Y983 UOX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y983 UOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y983 UOX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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