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LJ51 NHZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,073 mi
Last recorded192,073 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 192,073 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 180,042 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 158,979 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 158,979 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 132,270 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 124,118 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 124,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 NHZ, 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 NHZ registered?

LJ51 NHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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