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LJ51 TKY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,371 mi
Last recorded85,371 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,371 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 81,920 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear clamp corroded off but system still secure

slight wear to both front suspension arm bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2014 81,920 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rear clamp corroded off but system still secure

slight wear to both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2012 80,533 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

both front tyres low on inner edges

n/s/r tyre nailed

o/s/f tyre's sidewall damaged

o/s/f wheel outer rim damaged

o/s/r tyre's sidewall damaged

tested in wet conditions

Pass 12 Nov 2011 71,557 miles

front number plate starting to disfigure

sidewall damage to o/s/f tyre

slight sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre

small chip in screen

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,506 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 60,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 1 Oct 2009 52,841 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 30 Sep 2008 47,414 miles

Front and rear tyres close to legal limits

Fail 30 Sep 2008 47,414 miles

Front and rear tyres close to legal limits

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,370 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,958 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 28,794 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
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LJ51 TKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TKY, 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 TKY registered?

LJ51 TKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 TKY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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