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YJ51 DJD

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DJD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018
Pass 2 Nov 2017
Pass 27 Oct 2016
Pass 9 Nov 2015
Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,277 miles

rear exhaust silencer soon

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,840 miles

both front tyres begining to wear

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,212 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,229 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,781 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,788 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front inner tyres wearing may be due to tracking

Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,182 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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YJ51 DJD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YJ51 DJD, 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 DJD registered?

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

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The MOT history for YJ51 DJD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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