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Y98 UUG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,997 mi
Last recorded131,997 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 UUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 131,997 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust rear box deteriorated, centre mounting broken

Fail 7 Apr 2017 131,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust rear box deteriorated, centre mounting broken

Pass 11 Apr 2016 123,254 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 123,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 111,013 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 104,413 miles

centre exhaust bracket fractured but system still adequately supported

Pass 7 May 2013 99,992 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 94,588 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 88,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 78,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside inner wheelarch cracked

Pass 13 May 2009 72,265 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,271 miles

both front strut legs rusty.

both rear outer seat belts not checked-child seats fitted.

hand brake cable gaitors split.

pas pipe damp.

rear exhaust clamp rusty.

Pass 10 May 2007 55,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2006 49,393 miles

front number plate cracked and loose

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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Y98 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y98 UUG, 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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Y98 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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