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PE51 YFS

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,015 mi
Last recorded169,015 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 169,015 miles

areas of surface corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2014 169,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

areas of surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 168,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to n/s/r tyre outter wall

engine light on

Fail 11 Sep 2013 168,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to n/s/r tyre outter wall

engine light on

Pass 29 Aug 2012 161,880 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 145,629 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded and scored

offside rear inner bulb not working

Fail 16 Aug 2011 145,400 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front bumper under spoiler insecure

offside rear brake disc corroded and scored

offside rear inner bulb not working

Pass 4 Sep 2010 122,938 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 122,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine dust cover fitted at t5he time of the test

Pass 13 Oct 2009 110,553 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 110,146 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s front foglam p broken

Fail 3 Oct 2008 96,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 96,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 82,933 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 82,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,559 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 56,669 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 56,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PE51 YFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PE51 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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PE51 YFS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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