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YK51 DZN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,354 mi
Last recorded128,354 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 DZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 128,354 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,158 miles

both sills covered by body kit

engine has various oil leaks

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust backbox has a broken support but still secure

Fail 27 Feb 2014 127,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sills covered by body kit

engine has various oil leaks

exhaust backbox has a broken support but still secure

Pass 28 Feb 2013 120,667 miles

exhaust system and clamps slightly corroded

fuel filter slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriortated

Fail 27 Feb 2013 120,667 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system and clamps slightly corroded

fuel filter slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriortated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 116,283 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2011 111,808 miles

r/n/s service brake effort low

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 167,345 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 102,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 96,573 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 87,701 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 77,417 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 73,746 miles

stone chip in right hand of screen

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 DZN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DZN, 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 DZN registered?

YK51 DZN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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