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YN51 BKZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,373 mi
Last recorded79,373 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 79,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 77,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 75,765 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 74,429 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 74,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Arches Developing Slight Corrosion On Edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has chip in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,523 miles

Engine Management Light On.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Struts Developing Slight Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has chip in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Developing Slight Corrosion.

Pass 22 Dec 2017 63,538 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 63,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust is secure (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 58,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust is secure (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,370 miles

Front both shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer tread worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside hole in headlamp lens

Offside Rear tyre 14 years old & peerished

Rear exhaust clamp corroded through but still secure

Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,904 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,424 miles

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2013 45,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,285 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 41,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,089 miles

both front wipers smearing on screen

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,383 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,331 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,440 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,641 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,251 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 21,902 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 BKZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

YN51 BKZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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