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LJ51 FBK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,682 mi
Last recorded156,682 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 FBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 156,682 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 24 Sep 2013 151,516 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 141,443 miles

osf tyre wearing on edges\warning lamp on dash\nsf indicator lens damage\damage to osf\exhaust heat shield insecure\rear exhaust clamp corroded\front brake discs worn scored and lipped\rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 141,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre wearing on edges\warning lamp on dash\nsf indicator lens damage\damage to osf\exhaust heat shield insecure\rear exhaust clamp corroded\front brake discs worn scored and lipped\rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 134,538 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management on itermitently

Pass 14 Oct 2010 127,452 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 121,958 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 112,995 miles

rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 112,995 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 97,746 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition,

Pass 24 Oct 2006 74,832 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 25 Oct 2005 50,579 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS & PADS WORN LOW

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 FBK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FBK, 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 FBK registered?

LJ51 FBK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is LJ51 FBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 FBK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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