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YJ51 DTN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,459 mi
Last recorded111,459 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 111,459 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 111,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 94,305 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 94,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 83,270 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads very low /close to limit

uneven wear to front tyres /may need tracking

Fail 30 May 2008 83,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads very low /close to limit

uneven wear to front tyres /may need tracking

Fail 27 Jan 2007 78,702 miles

CORROSION TO REAR SILENCER FLANGE CLAMP

FRONT BRAKE PADS 50/60% WORN

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

SLIGHT SEPAGE TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS BOTH SIDES

Pass 27 Jan 2007 78,702 miles

CORROSION TO REAR SILENCER FLANGE CLAMP

FRONT BRAKE PADS 50/60% WORN

SLIGHT SEPAGE TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS BOTH SIDES

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 DTN 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DTN, 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 DTN registered?

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

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