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LJ51 NHX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,863 mi
Last recorded188,863 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 188,863 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 188,863 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 174,843 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 11 Dec 2013 160,565 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 151,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 142,219 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 132,736 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 122,184 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 111,184 miles

Driver's seat won't tip forward to allow access to rear seats - passenger side works ok though.

O/S/F headlamp has small chip. A little bit of condensation inside - does not affect light output or beam image.

Rear heat shield loose on exhaust.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 103,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 103,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 103,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear flexi hose metal end ferrules very corroded

off side front head lamp bullet holed and has condensation in it

off side front tyre has nail in it

off side rear light lense has condensation in it

washers and wipers poor

Pass 12 Feb 2007 92,564 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 79,605 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 NHX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NHX, 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 NHX registered?

LJ51 NHX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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