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LJ51 CEU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,542 mi
Last recorded87,542 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 CEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,542 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,722 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 82,884 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 82,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,236 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,236 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,056 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,975 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,055 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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LJ51 CEU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ51 CEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 CEU registered?

LJ51 CEU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LJ51 CEU safe to buy?

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