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YK51 DYW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,812 mi
Last recorded116,812 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 DYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,812 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 4 Sep 2017 116,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 110,364 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 110,213 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 105,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2010 101,739 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 94,480 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 94,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,685 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 70,625 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 63,300 miles

both rear tyres have 2 nails in but still hold 30 psi

Pass 2 Dec 2005 49,178 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 DYW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DYW, 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 DYW registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK51 DYW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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