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YX51 BHU

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

257,810 mi
Last recorded257,810 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 257,810 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusty

Corrosion around the battery carrier area

Surface corrosion under

Undertray fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2018 257,810 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusty

Corrosion around the battery carrier area

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion under

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 253,411 miles

Both rear wheel arches corossion

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 167,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 239,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 239,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 230,140 miles

rear exhaust poor

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 230,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

rear exhaust poor

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 216,282 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 216,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 200,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 184,570 miles

Front registration plate is cracked

Offside rear brake disc is corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 174,733 miles

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

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

front reg.plate damaged

hand brake long travel

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2010 174,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs well worn!

front reg.plate damaged

hand brake long travel

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2009 152,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 128,468 miles

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

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

front reg.plate slightly deter.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 106,335 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 83,619 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 92,709 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 BHU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BHU, 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 BHU registered?

YX51 BHU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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