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YJ51 DSU

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,393 mi
Last recorded170,393 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 170,393 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 165,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 153,607 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 142,830 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 133,351 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 133,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,811 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 119,044 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 11,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 117,640 miles

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 15 Feb 2013 107,420 miles

slight knock n/s front

Pass 2 Mar 2012 98,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in rear axel bushes.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 87,924 miles

Condensation in nearside front indicator.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 87,924 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Condensation in nearside front indicator.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 77,046 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Oil leak

Steering rack oilly.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,500 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear sub frame bushes slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,640 miles

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 11 Mar 2008 57,640 miles

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

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,002 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 DSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

YJ51 DSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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