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EX51 YFF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,208 mi
Last recorded146,208 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 146,208 miles

engine management light stating on

Fail 10 Dec 2019 145,695 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine management light stating on

Pass 4 Dec 2018 135,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 125,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on the edges, must to close to showing canvas but non exposed, would recommend tyre is replaced

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,468 miles

engine covers top and bottom.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,477 miles

Both outter sills have plastic covers

O/s front wing liner damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s front seat back adjuster brocken

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 94,612 miles

Battery positive terminal in poor condition

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic covers to outter sills

Turbo heat shield insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight bind from n/s/f brake

turbo heat sheild broken

Fail 14 Mar 2012 89,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight bind from n/s/f brake

turbo heat sheild broken

Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,588 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,588 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,271 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf tyre worn outer edge

osr tyre 2mm tread

Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,904 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 YFF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

EX51 YFF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EX51 YFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YFF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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