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YT51 ACY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,260 mi
Last recorded175,260 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 ACY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 175,260 miles

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 17 Jul 2014 175,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 27 Sep 2013 169,481 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 162,440 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 162,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 154,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 154,350 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 149,753 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 143,930 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 138,160 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 130,259 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 122,186 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 108,355 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 108,226 miles

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

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

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 ACY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ACY, 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 ACY registered?

YT51 ACY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is YT51 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 ACY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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