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YX51 BCY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,191 mi
Last recorded138,191 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2010 138,191 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 131,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front number plate damaged

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 24 Sep 2008 125,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2007 117,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 109,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 102,824 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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YX51 BCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX51 BCY, 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 YX51 BCY registered?

YX51 BCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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