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116,906 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint by flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak on joint (8.2.2.1 (b))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advise front brake discs lipped.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advise front brake discs lipped.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ENGINE LIGHT ON
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
OIL LEAK
REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED
ENGINE LIGHT ON
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
OIL LEAK
REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED
BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER WORN
OIL LEAK
oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
advise exhaust blow rear section.
advise front brake discs lipped.
advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.
advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.
advise various stone chips front screen.
Oil leak
advise exhaust blow rear section.
advise front brake discs lipped.
advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.
advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.
advise various stone chips front screen.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise front brake discs lipped.
advise various stone chips front screen.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Coolant leak
Foreign object (plastic nail )in off side rear tyre tread area.
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YL51 YWV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 YWV, 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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YL51 YWV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.
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