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YJ51 DGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,494 mi
Last recorded112,494 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 112,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 104,434 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 99,130 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 99,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 80,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 62,407 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 62,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 47,108 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 47,108 miles

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

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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YJ51 DGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ51 DGO, 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 YJ51 DGO registered?

YJ51 DGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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