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YC51 JBY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,512 mi
Last recorded189,512 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 189,512 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 168,356 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 158,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 157,126 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 156,110 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 155,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 154,000 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 152,709 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 147,749 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 147,749 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 139,724 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 139,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2005 132,261 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 132,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 JBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

YC51 JBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is YC51 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 JBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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