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YK51 FZH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,750 mi
Last recorded107,750 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 107,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

creak/knock sound?

exhaust corroded/deterioated.

nearside & offside rear tyres inner edges of tread uneven wear & deterioated/splitting (recommend replace).

nearside front tyre edges of tread worn smooth (recommend replace).

offside front bulkhead has welded repairs (unable to asses properly due to covers fitted).

offside front bumper insercure.

offside front tyre edges of tread worn to minimum wear limit (recommend replace).

Fail 10 May 2013 107,750 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

creak/knock sound?

exhaust corroded/deterioated.

nearside & offside rear tyres inner edges of tread uneven wear & deterioated/splitting (recommend replace).

nearside front tyre edges of tread worn smooth (recommend replace).

offside front bulkhead has welded repairs (unable to asses properly due to covers fitted).

offside front bumper insercure.

offside front tyre edges of tread worn to minimum wear limit (recommend replace).

Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,867 miles

chassis number on old MOT certificate 5th digit incorrectly entered as 'M' (should be 'H'). (note :- I have created a new record with chassis number as presented on vehicle V.I.N. plate).

creak/knock sound from n/s front?

front exhaust flexy section corroded & slightly leaking.

hand-brake travel high. n/s rear & o/s front brakes juddering slightly.

n/s & o/s rear brake flexy hose ferrules are corroded (we recomend new hoses to be fitted a.s.a.p.)

o/s front bulkhead has been welded repaired (unable to asses properly due to covers fitted).

rear exhaust section is corroded.

steering rack weeping oil.

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 FZH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

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

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