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Y996 UOX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,456 mi
Last recorded145,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 UOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2012 145,456 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 135,293 miles

OSF seat belt slow to retract

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 120,284 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2009 104,904 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 89,826 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 74,783 miles

all four tyres getting low on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2006 59,223 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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Y996 UOX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y996 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.

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What year was Y996 UOX registered?

Y996 UOX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y996 UOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y996 UOX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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