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YK51 JDO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,901 mi
Last recorded95,901 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 JDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 95,901 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 95,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,026 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,176 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak @ rocker cover

Fail 4 Feb 2010 76,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak @ rocker cover

Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,973 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 58,899 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 58,897 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,104 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 45,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 38,359 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 JDO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

YK51 JDO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YK51 JDO safe to buy?

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