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LJ51 XWN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,812 mi
Last recorded118,812 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 118,812 miles

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear axle / rear anti-roll bar / rear exhaust - corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,325 miles

exhaust manifold area blow when cold

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,669 miles

exhaust blow from manifold / turbo area

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,344 miles

front suspension struts and brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres feathering on inner edges

rear brake discs corroding

rear subframe / rear brake hose ferrules / exhaust system - Corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 19 Jun 2012 87,344 miles

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

front suspension struts and brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres feathering on inner edges

rear brake discs corroding

rear subframe / rear brake hose ferrules / exhaust system - Corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,836 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit (2mm)

nearside and offside rear indicators pale

offside rear and nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 14 Jun 2011 76,815 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit (2mm)

nearside and offside rear indicators pale

nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded through clips - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear and nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 23 Jun 2010 69,377 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,546 miles

exhaust system corroding

front numberplate delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front suspension struts corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

offside front wiper smeary

rear silencer clamp badly corroded - STRONG ADVICE

steering rack wet

Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,937 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,353 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 XWN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

LJ51 XWN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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