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YK51 DYV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,843 mi
Last recorded159,843 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 DYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 159,843 miles

Noise from N/S/F suspension.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 158,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 139,320 miles

N/S/F O/S/F Tyres worn on inner edge .

Fail 3 May 2011 139,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S/F O/S/F Tyres worn on inner edge .

Pass 26 Apr 2010 118,078 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,286 miles

N/S/F O/S/F Tyres worn on inner edge .

Pass 17 Apr 2008 78,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 59,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,764 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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YK51 DYV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK51 DYV, 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 YK51 DYV registered?

YK51 DYV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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