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YJ51 DJE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DJE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,360 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 64,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake disc slightly worn

offside rear brake pad wearing more then nearside

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,397 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake disc slightly worn

offside rear brake pad wearing more then nearside

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,050 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,918 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,566 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2005 32,915 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 DJE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DJE, 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 DJE registered?

YJ51 DJE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YJ51 DJE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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