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DN51 YKG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,021 mi
Last recorded91,021 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 YKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 91,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 91,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 87,506 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,733 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,851 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 73,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,527 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,696 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,733 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,249 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,266 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,498 miles

Both Side Front Tyre Running Low On Iner And Outer Edge..

Near Side Rear Tyre Cracked..

Pass 10 Nov 2007 29,412 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 26,277 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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DN51 YKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DN51 YKG, 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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DN51 YKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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