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YK51 JFG

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,104 mi
Last recorded126,104 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 JFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 126,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 112,723 miles

Both front brake back plates in poor condition

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 112,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front brake back plates in poor condition

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 105,333 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of under body corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2019 105,333 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Signs of under body corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,418 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 97,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Broken (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bold from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,920 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread. 215/45/r17-91w

Child seat fitted.

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

Oil leak under vehicle.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2015 77,998 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2014 75,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise both rear tyre wearing unevenly.

advise front brake pads inner starting to wear low.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear tyre wearing unevenly.

advise front brake pads inner starting to wear low.

Pass 20 May 2013 72,980 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 70,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 65,466 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 60,379 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 60,379 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,163 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting loose

Pass 27 Jul 2007 51,717 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 38,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,199 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 JFG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JFG, 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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YK51 JFG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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