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YC51 OAX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,305 mi
Last recorded141,305 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 OAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 141,305 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 141,305 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 131,948 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 121,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 121,687 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 108,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inside tread recomend replaced

Pass 14 Mar 2014 108,745 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inside tread recomend replaced

Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,351 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 4 Jan 2012 88,294 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 72,345 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,345 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,556 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,816 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,372 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 52,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

side wall damage to both offside tyres

Pass 19 Dec 2006 43,863 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 43,862 miles

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

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

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

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 OAX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

YC51 OAX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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