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YN51 BDZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,341 mi
Last recorded100,341 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 BDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 100,341 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 86,739 miles

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

Engine management fault - EML on

Rear number plate some deterioration

Fail 4 Jan 2011 86,739 miles

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

Engine management fault - EML on

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

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

Rear number plate some deterioration

Pass 14 Dec 2009 71,175 miles

Rear number plate deterioration.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,877 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 57,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 50,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,326 miles

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

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

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

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 BDZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BDZ, 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 BDZ registered?

YN51 BDZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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