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YO51 NNY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,711 mi
Last recorded73,711 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO51 NNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,711 miles

engine oil light showing on dash

Fail 2 Apr 2012 73,706 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

engine oil light on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,971 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes perishing.

nearside front brake disc begining to warp.

rear of exhaust corroding.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,085 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes perishing.

front tyres starting to wear on outer edge.

rear exhaust box corroding and starting to leak.

tracking required.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,392 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 50,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

inner set of front brake pads on wear limit.

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,653 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,692 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,664 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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YO51 NNY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YO51 NNY, 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 YO51 NNY registered?

YO51 NNY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YO51 NNY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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