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Y162 UUG

2001 Saab 9-3 SE

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,054 mi
Last recorded92,054 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE92,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 UUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 92,054 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 92,032 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both front brake discs badly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2006 79,586 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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Y162 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 92,622 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y162 UUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y162 UUG registered?

Y162 UUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y162 UUG shows 3 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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