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YX51 EGD

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,369 mi
Last recorded119,369 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 EGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 119,369 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 104,855 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 25 Jun 2013 104,853 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel hose from tank clip broken

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,403 miles

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 silencer in poor condition.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,038 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 83,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 72,463 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 59,811 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,871 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,022 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)

Pass 4 May 2006 31,055 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 EGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EGD, 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 EGD registered?

YX51 EGD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is YX51 EGD safe to buy?

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