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YC51 JFE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,755 mi
Last recorded85,755 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 JFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 85,755 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 85,755 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 80,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,733 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,346 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,977 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 69,977 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,451 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,306 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 55,306 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet release catch sticking

Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,804 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,019 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges(215/45r17h)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 36,161 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JFE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 JFE, 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 JFE registered?

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

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