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YK51 FYA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

91,841 mi
Last recorded91,841 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 91,883 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,313 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,092 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,944 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,927 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,714 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,653 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,333 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 90,006 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,378 miles

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

engine malfunction light on

engine oil overfilled

knock on engine

Fail 30 Sep 2014 85,320 miles

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

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

engine malfunction light on

engine oil overfilled

knock on engine

Pass 2 Nov 2013 78,374 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 78,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,746 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,412 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 65,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,173 miles

both front tyres inner treads edges worn

Fail 2 Mar 2010 57,403 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

bonnet safety latch inoperative/seized ??

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,403 miles

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

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

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

bonnet safety latch inoperative/seized ??

Pass 6 Jun 2009 47,761 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges but with in legal limit.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,584 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 42,553 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 37,651 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 33,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 28,105 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 FYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

YK51 FYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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