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LJ51 NFM

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,316 mi
Last recorded97,316 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 97,316 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,865 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 83,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,451 miles

Advise both front tyres perished and split.

Advise nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded.

Advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 75,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Advise nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded.

Advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,209 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,877 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,415 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,415 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,114 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,453 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 56,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,926 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,141 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,073 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,952 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,278 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,292 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,955 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 25,790 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 NFM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NFM, 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 LJ51 NFM registered?

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

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