MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
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)
brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
plastic sill covers fitted
surface corrosion on rear axle
slight knock n/s front
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.
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)
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)
Front tyres wearing low on inner edges.
Oil leak
Steering rack oilly.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both rear sub frame bushes slightly worn
o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded
rear tyres 3mm
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded
rear tyres 3mm
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YJ51 DSU safe to buy?
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