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YK51 FSU

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,821 mi
Last recorded197,821 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 197,821 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 197,794 miles

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 195,410 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 195,410 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 183,747 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 173,888 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge

Rear brake disc(s) corroded

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Sep 2010 167,187 miles

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

OSF seatbelt very slightly frayed

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Uneven wear on NSR tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2010 167,187 miles

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

OSF seatbelt very slightly frayed

Uneven wear on NSR tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 154,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 140,966 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake cable gators split/perished

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 2 Sep 2008 140,966 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake cable gators split/perished

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 31 Aug 2007 126,285 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 126,285 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 109,263 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 FSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

YK51 FSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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