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LJ51 XVF

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

108,999 mi
Last recorded108,999 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 108,999 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 108,992 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor / Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 108,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake back plates corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 108,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 106,985 miles

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

general under body corrosion present

Fail 1 Nov 2023 106,985 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis adjacent to steering rack (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general under body corrosion present

Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,252 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 106,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 105,114 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 105,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 22 Oct 2019 102,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,117 miles

all tyres perished

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2018 99,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres perished

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,391 miles

Front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion and slight fluctuation

Parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 5 Jul 2016 92,765 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 92,759 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 83,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,663 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 67,373 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,911 miles

Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2007 50,911 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,461 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 45,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XVF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 XVF registered?

LJ51 XVF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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