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EX51 YGL

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,450 mi
Last recorded121,450 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YGL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 121,450 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shild loose

Front bumper insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2013 121,450 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shild loose

Pass 6 Mar 2012 106,744 miles

Advise: both sides front tyres very worn on inner shoulders

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 91,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,987 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 81,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 81,150 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,531 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 71,531 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s/r footbrake reading low

Fail 20 Nov 2006 50,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bulkhead area flexing while rocking the steering

front brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bulkhead area flexing while rocking the steering

front brake discs and pads worn.

Fail 9 Dec 2005 44,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 44,753 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
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EX51 YGL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

EX51 YGL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is EX51 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YGL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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