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YC51 HXZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,184 mi
Last recorded137,184 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 HXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2016 137,184 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure tank filler neck clamp insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.1.9)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spare wheel well (2.4.A.3)

Centre exhaust slight corrosion

Nearside Front tyre puncture

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 17 Apr 2015 128,787 miles

spare wheel well rotten

Fail 20 Feb 2015 128,667 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

spare wheel well rotten

Pass 1 Mar 2014 113,887 miles

both rear flexhose ferrules corroded

exhaust middle section to back box clamp corroded

n/s/f shocker corroded

slight movement in steering rack mounts

steering rack damp

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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YC51 HXZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YC51 HXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC51 HXZ registered?

YC51 HXZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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