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EX51 YFK

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,912 mi
Last recorded138,912 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 138,912 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2015 125,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 112,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres balding inner and outer edges and wearing low.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 108,309 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres balding inner and outer edges and wearing low.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 107,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,014 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,834 miles

advise headlamp beam patterns fading,due to headlamp lenses discoloured

advise rear exhaust box corroded

advise rear gearbox mounting rubber broken

Pass 22 Mar 2010 83,675 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly inner edges and perished

Fail 27 Mar 2009 78,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 70,513 miles

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

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

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 YFK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YFK, 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 YFK registered?

EX51 YFK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is EX51 YFK safe to buy?

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