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EX51 YFO

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,810 mi
Last recorded162,810 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 162,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 162,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 158,298 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 153,707 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 149,498 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 143,624 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 136,868 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 129,633 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 124,181 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 111,864 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 100,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 82,986 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres worn on edges

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 YFO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YFO, 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 YFO registered?

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

Is EX51 YFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YFO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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