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EX51 YFB

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,003 mi
Last recorded146,003 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 146,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 140,343 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

nearside rear tyre low inner edge

side skirts fitted unable to fully test sills

wear and pitting rear discs

Fail 25 Oct 2019 140,342 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing behind dash (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

nearside rear tyre low inner edge

side skirts fitted unable to fully test sills

wear and pitting rear discs

Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,560 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 119,837 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 114,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing close to wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear blocks scrubbing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 114,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing close to wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear blocks scrubbing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 96,867 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 88,400 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 88,400 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

water pump noisey

Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,875 miles

Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 79,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 75,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 75,096 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 71,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,013 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,220 miles

both rear tyre iner wall perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,169 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 53,169 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perrished and cracked

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,673 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EX51 YFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YFB, 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 YFB registered?

EX51 YFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is EX51 YFB safe to buy?

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