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YX51 BFM

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,369 mi
Last recorded118,369 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 118,369 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 113,183 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 113,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,995 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,129 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 108,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,672 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 100,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,950 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,100 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,429 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 89,429 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,707 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT CRACKED

Pass 30 Mar 2009 98,515 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 72,206 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,121 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,116 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 BFM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BFM, 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 BFM registered?

YX51 BFM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is YX51 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX51 BFM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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