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FA51 YFX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,005 mi
Last recorded62,005 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 62,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust loose fit at front clamp

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust loose fit at front clamp

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,161 miles

Exhaust supported but loose fitting

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 61,161 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust supported but loose fitting

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2013 60,942 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both rear brake disc scorn

exhaust insecure centre bracket broken

rear back box/centre section corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,131 miles

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

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

rear silencer box heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,737 miles

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but still legible

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear numberplate slightly deteriorated but still legible

Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2008 45,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 41,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 37,472 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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FA51 YFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol 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 FA51 YFX, 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 FA51 YFX registered?

FA51 YFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is FA51 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 YFX 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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