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YN51 BEJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,503 mi
Last recorded100,503 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2013 100,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,306 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,914 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,359 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,566 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 BEJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BEJ, 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 BEJ registered?

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

Is YN51 BEJ safe to buy?

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