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YN51 ZZT

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,762 mi
Last recorded94,762 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 ZZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 94,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 87,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 87,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired filler used in inner arch next to lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength hole in inner arch next to lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floorpan under passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,122 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2019 82,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,928 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 76,986 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 76,107 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 74,859 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,765 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 168,542 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deterioated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 168,542 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deterioated

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,392 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 59,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,615 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 49,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,526 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,993 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 ZZT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZZT, 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 ZZT registered?

YN51 ZZT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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