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EK51 YHZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,224 mi
Last recorded128,224 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 YHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 128,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 126,228 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 121,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 119,281 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 116,709 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 114,038 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 109,416 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 21 Jul 2011 102,959 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 102,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 95,211 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment,inspection.

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cuts to nearside front tyre.

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

Front brake discs lipped,rear brake discs lipped,pitting strong advise.

Offside,nearside front lower suspension arm bushes cracking.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear pads wearing thin.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 95,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Advise handbrake adjustment,inspection.

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cuts to nearside front tyre.

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

Front brake discs lipped,rear brake discs lipped,pitting strong advise.

Offside,nearside front lower suspension arm bushes cracking.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear pads wearing thin.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 85,595 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,981 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,523 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 62,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 51,616 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 YHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

EK51 YHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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