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YN51 BCE

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,655 mi
Last recorded60,655 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 BCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2013 60,655 miles

rear heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,655 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,134 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,602 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,084 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,926 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,635 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,443 miles

Handbrake cable gaiters split

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,543 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 BCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige 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 BCE, 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 BCE registered?

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

Is YN51 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 BCE 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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