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YC51 HZM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,021 mi
Last recorded112,021 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 HZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,021 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 111,906 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 111,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 102,675 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 102,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 93,149 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 82,977 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 74,428 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,850 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 63,696 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,087 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 46,200 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 36,091 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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YC51 HZM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC51 HZM, 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 HZM registered?

YC51 HZM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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The MOT history for YC51 HZM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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