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LJ51 XVV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,358 mi
Last recorded133,358 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 133,358 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 126,240 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 114,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,716 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 103,690 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,639 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,406 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,998 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 88,504 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,016 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,214 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

outer wall damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2008 83,365 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 XVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

LJ51 XVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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