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YL51 YYA

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,751 mi
Last recorded80,751 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,751 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot pinholed

Offside Rear footbrake performance low for model

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

corrosion noted o/s front lower bulkhead

front exhaust section @ flexi joint corroded and pinholed

Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,220 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,198 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,443 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 64,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,560 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,179 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,077 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,497 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,644 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,391 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,595 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 YYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

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

Is YL51 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 YYA 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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