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YT51 ABN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,779 mi
Last recorded106,779 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 ABN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,779 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 106,760 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,370 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 90,581 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,152 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 82,152 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,064 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,226 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 64,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 53,835 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 53,835 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,974 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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YT51 ABN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YT51 ABN, 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 YT51 ABN registered?

YT51 ABN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is YT51 ABN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 ABN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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