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YK51 JFX

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,903 mi
Last recorded131,903 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 131,903 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 129,039 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 129,039 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 126,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 124,077 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 119,196 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust flange rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2016 116,413 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 116,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 114,509 miles

Advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

Advise movement in steering rack mounting points and bulkhead area.

Advise rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 114,509 miles

Advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

Advise movement in steering rack mounting points and bulkhead area.

Advise rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 107,767 miles

advise brakes,steering,suspension,exhaust and fuel system components all corroding

advise front screen chipped

advise near side rear brake starting to bind

advise power steering rack has some movement at fixing points

Fail 11 Oct 2013 104,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise movement in steering rack mounting points.

advise nearside front tyre wearing low on 2mm.

advise offside front headlight lens damaged.

advise offside front tyre wearing low on 2mm and balding inner edge.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,430 miles

advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise movement in steering rack mounting points.

advise nearside front tyre wearing low on 2mm.

advise offside front headlight lens damaged.

advise offside front tyre wearing low on 2mm and balding inner edge.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 102,006 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 102,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,064 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,566 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,089 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,790 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 77,790 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,962 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 50,202 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 50,202 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YK51 JFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK51 JFX registered?

YK51 JFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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