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YT51 ABZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,279 mi
Last recorded134,279 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 ABZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 134,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY HOSE , VERY SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER & INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 134,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY HOSE , VERY SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER & INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 134,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 128,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 124,698 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,859 miles

Oil leak

advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise nearside front tyre cut in sidewall.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points and bulkhead area.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 120,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise nearside front tyre cut in sidewall.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points and bulkhead area.

Pass 28 May 2014 116,252 miles

Oil leak

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points and bulkhead.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 27 May 2014 116,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres perrished.

advise front brake discs corroded,lipped and has excessive wear.

advise offside front tyre balding inner and outer edges and worn close to legal limits.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points and bulkhead.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 111,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 110,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Dec 2011 110,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Dec 2010 108,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 108,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 105,703 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 105,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 100,027 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 90,481 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 80,527 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Apr 2006 72,982 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 72,982 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YT51 ABZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ABZ, 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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YT51 ABZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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