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YL51 YUA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,262 mi
Last recorded186,262 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 YUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 186,262 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 186,262 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 171,968 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 171,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 147,135 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 146,896 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 122,887 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 122,887 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 88,574 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 88,574 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 87,633 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 87,632 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 82,354 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 82,352 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2007 75,179 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 75,179 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 65,738 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 56,965 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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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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