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YK51 FVX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,682 mi
Last recorded155,682 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 155,682 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 155,662 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 155,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 155,537 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 155,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area within the trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area within the trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel acrch/boot floor area badly corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 155,310 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 155,310 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 153,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2019 153,427 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2018 150,147 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Dec 2018 150,145 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Dec 2017 147,076 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 143,880 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 140,058 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 133,254 miles

aux belts age cracking

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to shock absorbers

deep cut in o/s/r tyre

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

movement in both front inner articulation joints

oil leaks

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2013 112,185 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 112,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 118,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 111,179 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,384 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 96,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 88,592 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 88,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 75,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split

Fail 9 Jan 2008 75,525 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre going out of shape

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split

Pass 6 Jan 2007 64,597 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 57,106 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 57,106 miles

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

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

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 FVX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

YK51 FVX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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