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EX51 YEB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,122 mi
Last recorded168,122 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 168,122 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 168,122 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 161,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 161,259 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 145,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2014 129,230 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 120,413 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 117,849 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 107,161 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front brake discs are worn and rusty

both rear tyres are feathering on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 101,607 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 91,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,307 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 78,811 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 68,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EX51 YEB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EX51 YEB, 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 EX51 YEB registered?

EX51 YEB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EX51 YEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YEB shows 14 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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