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LJ51 YFK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

137,673 mi
Last recorded137,673 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 137,673 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 136,669 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 135,873 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 133,815 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 133,814 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 131,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 126,171 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 122,435 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 122,433 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,545 miles

both rear shock absorbers rusted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 117,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers rusted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 111,550 miles

Rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 20 Aug 2018 111,548 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,483 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2017 106,483 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seat belts twisted

exhaust heatshield hanging down

exhaust rear box rusted

side wall damage to nearside reart tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,448 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 90,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,224 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,991 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 82,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,712 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,937 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 65,937 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,538 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,431 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 45,300 miles

offside and nearside of the vehicle have body damage

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,229 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LJ51 YFK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YFK, 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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LJ51 YFK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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