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EX51 YFJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,886 mi
Last recorded137,886 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 137,886 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 133,615 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 126,246 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear engine mount rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 126,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear engine mount rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2011 116,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 116,699 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 109,378 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 109,378 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 101,950 miles

Exhaust clamp on rear box rusted away

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 94,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear exhaust clamp rusted away

Pass 16 Oct 2007 89,105 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy rust rear exhaust clamp

offside rear tyre lightly touches underwing cover

rear brake hose ferrules are getting rusty

slight distortion front brakes

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2007 89,105 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy rust rear exhaust clamp

offside rear tyre lightly touches underwing cover

rear brake hose ferrules are getting rusty

slight distortion front brakes

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2006 85,267 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 85,258 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 82,082 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 YFJ 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 62.5%.

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 YFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX51 YFJ registered?

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

Is EX51 YFJ safe to buy?

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