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YC51 NTD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,209 mi
Last recorded150,209 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 NTD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 150,209 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 150,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 146,844 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 142,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box and clamp slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Jan 2016 136,919 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 129,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate damaged

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2014 126,676 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 118,828 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 110,391 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 106,001 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 98,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 98,092 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2009 83,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 67,641 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 66,905 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 56,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 56,693 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,182 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 NTD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NTD, 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 NTD registered?

YC51 NTD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is YC51 NTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 NTD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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