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EX51 YFZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,800 mi
Last recorded141,800 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 141,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n\s\r sill slight corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 123,317 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,548 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 118,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,604 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

management light on showing a fault

n/s/fog not working

Fail 18 Sep 2014 112,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

management light on showing a fault

n/s/fog not working

Pass 23 Sep 2013 107,009 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 107,009 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 99,086 miles

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

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

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)

childs seat fitted n/s/r visual belt check done

rear exhaust box casing poor

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 91,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,527 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,490 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,109 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 60,454 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 60,454 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 50,304 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)

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

off side front wheel damaged

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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 YFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

EX51 YFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is EX51 YFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YFZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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