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LJ51 NHA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,566 mi
Last recorded126,566 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 126,566 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 122,763 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 118,053 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 118,043 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2006 113,282 miles

both front struts corroded

both rear shocks damp

engine block corroded

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front brake discs getting low

oil leaks from engine

rear brake discs rusty

whole exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2006 113,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front struts corroded

both rear shocks damp

engine block corroded

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front brake discs getting low

oil leaks from engine

rear brake discs rusty

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2005 94,848 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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LJ51 NHA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NHA, 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 NHA registered?

LJ51 NHA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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