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LJ51 NHG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,904 mi
Last recorded122,904 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 122,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 117,249 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 117,164 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 112,115 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 133,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 121,216 miles

note N/S/F fog lamp broken

note corrosion on N/S/F strut

Pass 29 Nov 2007 109,694 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,179 miles

Rear silencer has a loose baffle.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 76,702 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 76,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NHG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NHG, 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 NHG registered?

LJ51 NHG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is LJ51 NHG safe to buy?

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