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YL51 YWV

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

116,906 mi
Last recorded116,906 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 YWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 116,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 112,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,989 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 108,978 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 105,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 105,486 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 101,969 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 101,968 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 96,857 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 88,339 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 88,337 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2018 85,205 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Fail 2 May 2018 85,205 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 80,899 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER WORN

OIL LEAK

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,534 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 77,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,568 miles

advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 69,553 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,553 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,927 miles

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.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,619 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 58,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,886 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,831 miles

Foreign object (plastic nail )in off side rear tyre tread area.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 48,428 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 48,428 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,899 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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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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What year was YL51 YWV registered?

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

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