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YJ51 DKA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,179 mi
Last recorded180,179 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 180,179 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 180,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 164,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise backbox slight corrosion

advise n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2013 164,622 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise backbox slight corrosion

advise n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 149,894 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 129,275 miles

advise n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 120,986 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2009 110,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 98,280 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 91,044 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,508 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 DKA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DKA, 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 DKA registered?

YJ51 DKA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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