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YN51 ZXW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,238 mi
Last recorded140,238 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 ZXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 140,238 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 140,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 138,045 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 138,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 136,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 134,459 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 131,683 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 131,683 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 127,462 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 122,873 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 118,199 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 109,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 109,676 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 97,776 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 97,776 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 ZXW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

YN51 ZXW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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