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LJ51 XUG

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,443 mi
Last recorded83,443 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,443 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 83,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 82,968 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,503 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 75,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,167 miles

sill covers fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front brakes slight fluctuation

steering rack flexing on baulkhead

Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,942 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit/outter sidewall damage

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,624 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Fail 1 Jul 2011 60,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,250 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 54,236 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 54,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 47,997 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 42,320 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2006 34,542 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 34,542 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 XUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XUG, 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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LJ51 XUG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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