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YT51 AAJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,945 mi
Last recorded66,945 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 AAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,945 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,827 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,557 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,129 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,081 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 23,465 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 23,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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YT51 AAJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 YT51 AAJ, 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 YT51 AAJ registered?

YT51 AAJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is YT51 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 AAJ 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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