MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
both sides rear wheel arch slightly corroded
rear exhaust box deteriorated
rear exhaust box one rubber bracket missing but exhaust still in secure position
steering lock not working but immobilisation system fitted
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both sides rear wheel arch slightly corroded
rear exhaust box deteriorated
rear exhaust box one rubber bracket missing but exhaust still in secure position
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
both front tyres are worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YL51 YUA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 YL51 YUA, 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 YL51 YUA registered?
YL51 YUA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2001.
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