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YC51 OAW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,821 mi
Last recorded155,821 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 OAW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 155,821 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 154,766 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 154,766 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2013 150,530 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

shocks weak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 148,011 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 140,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 135,385 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 130,287 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 130,287 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 125,762 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 122,208 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 110,617 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 OAW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OAW, 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 OAW registered?

YC51 OAW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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