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LJ51 FBG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,689 mi
Last recorded132,689 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 FBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 132,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 128,645 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 127,176 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2016 127,021 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 124,830 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 124,830 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 122,550 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 121,351 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 119,792 miles

Brake pipes close to movement ofsteering rack

Offside front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 119,792 miles

Brake pipes close to movement ofsteering rack

Offside front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 119,634 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 119,624 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 111,413 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2010 111,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2009 104,162 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 101,216 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 101,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 90,349 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 78,743 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 FBG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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