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EX51 YFS

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

189,728 mi
Last recorded189,728 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 189,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear wheel arches corroding.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 185,558 miles

1.5 litres of 5W30 added.

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside side repeater lens missing.

Fail 19 Feb 2021 185,558 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

1.5 litres of 5W30 added.

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside side repeater lens missing.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 182,669 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower stabiliser. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes. At the joints for hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 182,667 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Small lump on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower stabiliser. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges/Cracking heavily. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes. At the joints for hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 179,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 179,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer blocked. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 173,356 miles

1 litre 5w30 oil added to engine

Rear brake discs corroded

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2018 173,356 miles

1 litre 5w30 oil added to engine

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake discs corroded

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2017 166,830 miles

1 litre engine oil added for emissions test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges of tyre. Slight damage to inner sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 166,830 miles

1 litre engine oil added for emissions test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges of tyre. Slight damage to inner sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 163,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 163,861 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Rear washer provides insufficient liquid

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 17 Feb 2015 158,870 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 158,870 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 143,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Mar 2014 143,663 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 135,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 126,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have slight sidewall damage

Fail 8 Mar 2012 126,166 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 15 Feb 2011 115,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 106,023 miles

all brake discs (front and rear) corroded

front brake discs slight distortion

rear exhaust clamp corroded and weak

wipers worn

Pass 15 Jan 2009 102,185 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 96,477 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 90,482 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 90,482 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YFS, 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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EX51 YFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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