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LJ51 NJZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,711 mi
Last recorded92,711 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,711 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer of shape inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn outer shape inner edge

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 90,521 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 88,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before rear box . exhaust corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,644 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 84,278 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,149 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,176 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,039 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

nearside rear outer wheel rim skuffed

rear number plate delaminated affecting letter

Fail 14 Dec 2016 70,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

nearside rear outer wheel rim skuffed

rear number plate delaminated affecting letter

slight blow at front exhaust flexi pipe area

Pass 15 Dec 2015 62,376 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,845 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,173 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,210 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

The exhaust system is rusty.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,374 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2011 41,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,844 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 14,101 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 NJZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

LJ51 NJZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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