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LJ51 XVM

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,181 mi
Last recorded105,181 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 105,181 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake nearing end of travel

Pass 28 Jun 2019 99,665 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,742 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 88,742 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake linkage siezed (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,247 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,361 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 71,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,250 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 59,241 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,970 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 53,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,520 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,177 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Mar 2009 26,459 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,025 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,714 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 XVM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

LJ51 XVM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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