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YN51 BGX

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,434 mi
Last recorded54,434 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 54,434 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,239 miles

advise condition of o/s/r & n/s/r tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,790 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 51,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,652 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 45,234 miles

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

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

rear silencer very rusty.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 41,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,810 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,261 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,245 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,917 miles

Handbrake cable gaiters split

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,239 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 19,462 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 19,462 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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 BGX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BGX, 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 BGX registered?

YN51 BGX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is YN51 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 BGX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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