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YK51 JFY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,919 mi
Last recorded139,919 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 JFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2013 139,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 130,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/f brake slight binding

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2011 122,495 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 122,487 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 119,571 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 119,654 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 117,332 miles

Advise: nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2008 115,214 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 113,669 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 113,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 108,791 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 JFY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

YK51 JFY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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