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YB51 AUJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,738 mi
Last recorded65,738 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 AUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2021 65,738 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 27 Nov 2019 62,661 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 62,649 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation rear brake effort low (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall cracked, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted rear retaining pins worn to excess (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi blowing, system from cat back poor condition/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

reverse lamps not working

Fail 14 Nov 2018 60,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi blowing, system from cat back poor condition/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,772 miles

All brake discs corroded

Nearside front indicator has condensation in it

Rear brake flexible hoses corroded at ferrules

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,471 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

Nearside front indicator has condensation

Nearside rear tyre splitting on inner face and wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 50,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 45,220 miles

o/s/r tyre is starting to perish. Man date 2006

Pass 29 May 2013 38,418 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,276 miles

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

engine management light staying on

rtear exhaust clamp corrorded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,261 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front disc's poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,783 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 32,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 30,957 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,581 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,213 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,798 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,783 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,593 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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YB51 AUJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YB51 AUJ, 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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YB51 AUJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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