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LJ51 XVZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,312 mi
Last recorded73,312 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,312 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016
Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,135 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,206 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 38,125 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 38,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 36,460 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,448 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,698 miles

o/s/r tyre prishing

small cut in n/s/f inner side wall of tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2010 31,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre prishing

small cut in n/s/f inner side wall of tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,643 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,557 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some cuts in o/s/r and n/s/f outer side walls of tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,661 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,543 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 XVZ 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 85.7%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

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

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