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YL51 YWY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,786 mi
Last recorded60,786 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 60,786 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 57,900 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,417 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,128 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

MIL LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,467 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,921 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,402 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 39,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 37,670 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 YWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

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

Is YL51 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 YWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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