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YC51 JBV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,168 mi
Last recorded96,168 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 JBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 96,168 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2011 92,040 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and at min tread depth limit

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 90,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,905 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 81,886 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2006 70,953 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 JBV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JBV, 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 JBV registered?

YC51 JBV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is YC51 JBV safe to buy?

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