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YN51 BBF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,188 mi
Last recorded110,188 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 BBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 110,188 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly should free off with use????

Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,470 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Oct 2010 101,174 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 84,998 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,935 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 72,935 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,092 miles

both rear tyres cuts in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,500 miles

small cut in near side rear tyre tread but no cords exposed

Pass 19 Sep 2005 42,086 miles

both front tyres have irregular wear

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 BBF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BBF, 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 BBF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YN51 BBF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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