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YC51 NSU

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,322 mi
Last recorded129,322 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 NSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 129,322 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 129,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system is slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 128,297 miles

centre exhaust hangers broken away from system

corrosion on both front outer sills

corrosion on nearside rear floor area

rear exhaust section corroded

slight lump on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2014 127,096 miles

both front suspension arm centre bushes deteriorated with slight play

centre exhaust hanger broken away from system

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 127,096 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension arm centre bushes deteriorated with slight play

centre exhaust hanger broken away from system

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 125,194 miles

movement in nearside front suspension arm centre bush

slight corrosion on floor areas

Pass 12 Jun 2012 123,356 miles

HID headlamps fitted but not as standard.no self levelling device

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust clamps corroded

movement in nearside front suspension arm centre bush

Fail 6 Jun 2012 123,354 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

HID headlamps fitted but not as standard.no self levelling device

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust clamps corroded

movement in nearside front suspension arm centre bush

Pass 3 Jun 2011 119,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 116,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 111,740 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 108,613 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 NSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NSU, 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 NSU registered?

YC51 NSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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