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YX51 BFU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,439 mi
Last recorded148,439 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2016 148,439 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan n/side (5.2.6)

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan o/side (5.2.6)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box separated from centre secsion (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 143,764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 136,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2013 128,639 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 120,680 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 120,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 113,575 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 113,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 106,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,560 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 93,560 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 87,368 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 87,368 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,260 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 77,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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YX51 BFU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX51 BFU, 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 BFU registered?

YX51 BFU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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