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YK51 FWZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,181 mi
Last recorded122,181 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 122,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sus strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 122,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded and has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength prescribed sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sus strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,498 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 117,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sub frame mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/zr17/91w (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases entry pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened at entry to brake drum (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

Fail 14 Apr 2017 114,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17/87w inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 111,225 miles

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

brake pipes coated

Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,260 miles

brake pipes coated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 108,260 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes coated

Pass 2 May 2014 104,504 miles

centre exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2014 104,496 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

centre exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 99,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,137 miles

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

cuts to nearside front tyre

slight fraying to offside front seat belt

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,936 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,862 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 75,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,352 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 52,678 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 52,678 miles

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

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

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

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

advise parking brake application uneven

Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,581 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 31,337 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

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 FWZ 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 63.6%.

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 FWZ, 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 FWZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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