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EX51 YED

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,753 mi
Last recorded117,753 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YED
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 117,753 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,413 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 117,176 miles

exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 13 Jul 2024 117,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 20 Jun 2023 117,135 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 117,100 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable snapped

Pass 7 Jun 2022 116,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 116,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 116,356 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,822 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 111,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm rubber bush outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,955 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 110,945 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 109,362 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,687 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 97,003 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 96,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,485 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,221 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,524 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 61,147 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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EX51 YED is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YED, 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 YED registered?

EX51 YED is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is EX51 YED safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YED shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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