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Y751 YVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,949 mi
Last recorded85,949 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY751 YVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,949 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 85,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under passenger seat marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to nearside front marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to nearside front marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,105 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 84,943 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,599 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat base loose

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders and on outer sidewall

outer skin starting to peel off rear silencer

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,514 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Aug 2014 77,421 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,420 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

engine warning light on

reverse light staying on

Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,259 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 72,238 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 60,890 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 60,890 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 56,363 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 56,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y751 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y751 YVV, 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 Y751 YVV registered?

Y751 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y751 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y751 YVV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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