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YK51 FWV

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,482 mi
Last recorded119,482 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 119,482 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 119,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,770 miles

Exhaust casing has crodded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 116,770 miles

Exhaust casing has crodded

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,998 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 107,472 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,410 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 92,410 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,770 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,760 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 26,084 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 FWV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK51 FWV registered?

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

Is YK51 FWV safe to buy?

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