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YC51 NSJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

190,797 mi
Last recorded190,797 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 190,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 190,797 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 181,748 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 168,726 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 168,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 167,845 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 160,387 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 155,195 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 155,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 150,696 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 150,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 145,605 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 141,625 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 141,621 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 135,901 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 126,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 115,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 104,238 miles

both rear flexable brake hose unions corroding

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 22 Mar 2007 104,236 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear flexable brake hose unions corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2006 88,759 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 NSJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

YC51 NSJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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