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YL51 YUC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,889 mi
Last recorded125,889 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 YUC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 125,889 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

N/S HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED.

N/S REAR TYRE WALL DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 125,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

N/S HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED.

N/S REAR TYRE WALL DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 112,830 miles

N/S HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED

OIL WEAP FROM POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD NOT SECURED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED,STONE CHIP.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 112,830 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

DETERIORATION OF POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT

HEAVY RUST AND CORROSION ON REAR SILENCER BOX

N/S HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

OIL WEAP FROM POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD NOT SECURED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED,STONE CHIP.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,648 miles

SMALL SECTION OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 81,024 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 64,360 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 52,990 miles

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

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 YUC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YUC, 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 YUC registered?

YL51 YUC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YL51 YUC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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