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YN51 BDO

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,954 mi
Last recorded78,954 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,954 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 78,945 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 73,904 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 73,876 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2014 61,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,815 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,639 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 32,873 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,179 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 BDO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BDO, 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 BDO registered?

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

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