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YN51 AZV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,719 mi
Last recorded131,719 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 AZV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 131,719 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 131,717 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 130,833 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 130,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 129,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 129,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 125,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 125,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 121,051 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 121,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 117,485 miles

COROSSION UNDER DRIVERS FLOOR PAN

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear COIL SPRING MOUNT CORRODED

Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,167 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 107,469 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 102,856 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 97,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 97,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,906 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 83,556 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 76,259 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,479 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,829 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 41,804 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 AZV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AZV, 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 YN51 AZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YN51 AZV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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