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EK51 YGW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,674 mi
Last recorded148,674 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 YGW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 148,674 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 142,421 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 137,801 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 129,266 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 129,266 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 116,431 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 97,704 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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EK51 YGW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EK51 YGW, 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 EK51 YGW registered?

EK51 YGW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is EK51 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 YGW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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