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PE51 YFT

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,729 mi
Last recorded91,729 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YFT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 91,729 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 91,727 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 80,274 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 80,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,215 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 74,047 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 64,644 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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PE51 YFT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE51 YFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE51 YFT registered?

PE51 YFT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is PE51 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 YFT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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