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YL51 YUW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,551 mi
Last recorded110,551 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 110,551 miles

Advise front and rear brake discs are pitted and corroded

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

Advise general underbody corrosion

Advise nearside rear brake hose ferrule is corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 107,481 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,481 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 100,696 miles

brake fluid resevoir low

front discs worn

o/s/f fog lamp lens glass broken

rear discs worn

slight exhaust leak centre to rear joint

Pass 3 Oct 2012 93,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,326 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,722 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,132 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 76,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,692 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 63,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

near side front door mirror glass broken

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2008 54,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,531 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,975 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 38,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING UNEVENLY

Pass 9 Nov 2005 22,764 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 YUW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YL51 YUW, 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 YL51 YUW registered?

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

Is YL51 YUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 YUW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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