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YK51 FXM

2001 Saab 93

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

130,188 mi
Last recorded130,188 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9380,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FXM
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 130,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 130,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 130,156 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on indicating a fault

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 125,793 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 125,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 125,788 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Oil leak

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

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

back box deteriorated

front cross member damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2013 124,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 124,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,060 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 108,563 miles

all brake discs corroded due to vehicle standing

temporary repair to off side door mirror

Fail 16 Sep 2011 108,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded due to vehicle standing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 102,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and slight distortion of inner tread

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 102,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and slight distortion of inner tread

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 24 Oct 2009 93,651 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 93,651 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 75,020 miles

chip in windscreen (zone b) not over limits at time of test.

engine managment light stays on.

n/s/f & o/s/f traction control arm bushes slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f door mirror cover missing no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 75,020 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscreen (zone b) not over limits at time of test.

engine managment light stays on.

n/s/f & o/s/f traction control arm bushes slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f door mirror cover missing no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,542 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 32,677 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 32,677 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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YK51 FXM is a 2001 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2001 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 80,865 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK51 FXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK51 FXM is a 2001 Saab 93, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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