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LJ51 XVK

2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,960 mi
Last recorded95,960 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo79,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,960 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 95,831 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to engine condition ( knocking ) also exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively std ( split ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively std ( split ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 73 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box / joint (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,166 miles

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle To Rear Joint (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 89,166 miles

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

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle To Rear Joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,751 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 68,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 62,889 miles

Nearside Front abs ring guard incorrectly fitted

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive steering component mounting prescribed area distorted but not considered excessive (flex in steering rack/bulkhead ,unable to investigate further due to insulation and carpet . (2.2.C.1h)

oil leak nearside drive shaft area

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2015 62,862 miles

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

Nearside Front abs ring guard incorrectly fitted

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive flex in steering rack mountings / bulkhead unable to investigate further due to presence of insulation and carpet steering rack still secure (2.2.C.1h)

nsf tyre worn on edges

oil leak from nearside drive shaft oil seal area

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,816 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,677 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 55,675 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,590 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inside tread pattern has high and low spots

offside rear tyre inside edge tread patern has high and low spots

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,235 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,641 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,525 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,473 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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LJ51 XVK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 79,866 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 XVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 XVK registered?

LJ51 XVK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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