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YK51 FKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,877 mi
Last recorded120,877 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 120,877 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight movement from steering rack mountings

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody/boot floor/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 29 Aug 2019 118,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Slight movement on bulkhead around steering rack mountings

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Underbody/suspension parts/floor panels and offside rear shock absorber top mounting getting very rusty in places

Pass 21 Aug 2018 112,984 miles

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD & WEARING ON EDGES

REAR BRAKE FLEX HOSE FERRELS SLIGHTLY RUSTY

REAR SHOCK MOUNTING GETTING RUSTY

REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPEON INSIDE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM BULKHEAD FROM STEERING RACK MOUNTING

SUSPENSION/EXHAUST/UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,289 miles

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING GETTING RUSTY

SLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM BULKHEAD STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS

SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDERBODY GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 16 Aug 2017 109,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOCK ABSORBER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING PANEL (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING GETTING RUSTY

SLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM BULKHEAD STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS

SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDERBODY GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 19 Aug 2016 105,842 miles

SLIGHT BLOW AT FRONT FLEX PIPIE / O/S/R SHOCK OBSORTBER TOP MOUNTING RUSTY

Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,067 miles

1/ SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON BULKHEAD BY STEERING RACK

2/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 14 Aug 2014 99,041 miles

1/ SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON BULKHEAD BY STEERING RACK 2/ BOTH REAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTINGS GETTING RUSTY

Fail 14 Aug 2014 99,041 miles

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

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

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

1/ SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON BULKHEAD BY STEERING RACK 2/ BOTH REAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTINGS GETTING RUSTY

Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,641 miles

1/ SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 23 Aug 2013 93,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1/ SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,077 miles

1/ SLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM STEERING RACK/BULKHEAD 2/ REAR EXHAUST BOX/SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 16 Aug 2012 88,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

1/ SLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM STEERING RACK/BULKHEAD 2/ REAR EXHAUST BOX/SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 15 Aug 2011 82,927 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ O/S/F BALL JOINT COVER SPLIT

Fail 15 Aug 2011 82,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ O/S/F BALL JOINT COVER SPLIT

Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,377 miles

1/ N/S/R BRAKE DISC VERY RUSTY

Fail 19 Aug 2010 75,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1/ N/S/R BRAKE DISC VERY RUSTY

Pass 20 Aug 2009 68,386 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 68,349 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,959 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,671 miles

1/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,616 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 FKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FKU, 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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YK51 FKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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