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YN51 BBV

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,392 mi
Last recorded172,392 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 BBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 172,392 miles

both rear tyres perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 168,797 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 168,797 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 164,469 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 164,469 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 158,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 149,446 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake ferrules getting rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2008 149,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake ferrules getting rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2007 122,749 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 105,671 miles

backingcomingoff rear registration plate

both rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2005 84,654 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 84,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

O/FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR TYRES GTTING WORN ON INNER EDGES

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 BBV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BBV, 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 BBV registered?

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

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