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YN51 AZB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,914 mi
Last recorded129,914 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 AZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 129,914 miles

n/s/r brake slightly pitted.performance and balance ok.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 129,914 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly pitted.performance and balance ok.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 120,418 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED/PERISHED

Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 97,062 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 86,433 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,049 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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YN51 AZB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YN51 AZB, 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 YN51 AZB registered?

YN51 AZB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is YN51 AZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 AZB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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