MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
both front suspension arm centre bushes deteriorated with slight play
centre exhaust hanger broken away from system
rear exhaust section corroded
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
movement in nearside front suspension arm centre bush
slight corrosion on floor areas
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
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YC51 NSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC51 NSU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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