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MF51 JYS

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,401 mi
Last recorded145,401 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 JYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2012 145,401 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 145,401 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 138,219 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 126,891 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 126,847 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 112,288 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 96,676 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 96,676 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,478 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 71,120 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 69,831 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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MF51 JYS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF51 JYS, 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 MF51 JYS registered?

MF51 JYS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is MF51 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 JYS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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