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YK51 FZY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,389 mi
Last recorded84,389 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 84,389 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,185 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 71,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 54,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,933 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 45,863 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,761 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 3,179 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,628 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,357 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 23,043 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 FZY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK51 FZY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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