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YC51 JCU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,825 mi
Last recorded122,825 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 122,825 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 122,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 109,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 100,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2008 90,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,575 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 80,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,905 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 61,665 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 JCU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

YC51 JCU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is YC51 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 JCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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