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YN51 VKK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,264 mi
Last recorded106,264 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 106,264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 104,021 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 103,975 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 102,447 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 100,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 94,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,403 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,604 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,285 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,069 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 80,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,582 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 77,563 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,027 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,116 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,590 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 61,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,073 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 55,073 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,187 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,474 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 34,397 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 VKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VKK, 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 VKK registered?

YN51 VKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is YN51 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 VKK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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