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FJ51 LCP

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,464 mi
Last recorded121,464 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto79,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LCP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 121,464 miles

All steering/suspension components covered in underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 119,939 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 119,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 118,529 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 118,243 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 115,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section off front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

bulk head corroded not excessive

Pass 12 Jun 2020 114,545 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 114,537 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fl00r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 114,099 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 114,099 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 110,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,373 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 103,369 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 95,930 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 95,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,506 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Nov 2012 83,467 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 83,467 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,996 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,159 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,704 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,105 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,598 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 47,747 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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FJ51 LCP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 LCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ51 LCP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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