MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
spare wheel well rotten
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was YC51 HXZ registered?
YC51 HXZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2001.
Is YC51 HXZ safe to buy?
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