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YK51 DZO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,333 mi
Last recorded150,333 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 DZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 150,333 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 150,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 138,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 128,163 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 128,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 122,599 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 122,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,451 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 110,302 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 100,599 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 100,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 89,572 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 85,087 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has signs of runflat damage to inner/outer sidewalls

rear discs corroded

windscreen has light scratch marks

Fail 6 Jan 2014 85,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre has signs of runflat damage to inner/outer sidewalls

rear discs corroded

windscreen has light scratch marks

Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,270 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 66,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Dec 2009 66,287 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,927 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 58,927 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,400 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,445 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 37,897 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 DZO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YK51 DZO, 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 DZO registered?

YK51 DZO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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