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DX51 YFS

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,527 mi
Last recorded112,527 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 YFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 112,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 100,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,367 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 71,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,831 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,041 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 47,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust clamp is part missing from exhaust

Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,110 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,571 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,375 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,626 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 25,496 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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DX51 YFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DX51 YFS, 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 DX51 YFS registered?

DX51 YFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is DX51 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 YFS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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