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LJ51 YFV

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 98,747 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUT ON EDGES.(215-45X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 98,651 miles

Fuel hose insecure FUEL FILLER NECK MISSING CLIP. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDER FLOOR CORRODED THROUGH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS UNDER FLOOR CENTRAL CORRODED THROUGH. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDER FLOOR CORRODED THROUGH. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUT ON EDGES.(215-45X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,030 miles

HALF THE BULBS WORKING IN CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FLOOR REINFORCING PLATE,NSR.

Fail 12 Feb 2019 97,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Anti-roll bar linkage has snapped. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HALF THE BULBS WORKING IN CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FLOOR REINFORCING PLATE,NSR.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 90,344 miles

EXHAUST BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

HALF THE BULBS NOT WORKING ON HIGH VISIBILITY BRAKE LIGHT.

OIL LEAK.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SPARE TYRE SOFT.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,043 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 86,988 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

leak from cat to exhaust joint (misaligned)

rear exhaust joint clamp completely corroded away

Fail 18 Sep 2015 85,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

leak from cat to exhaust joint (misaligned)

rear exhaust joint clamp completely corroded away

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,929 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 80,929 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,918 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,249 miles

Oil leak

long parking brake travel

o/s/rtyre perished on inside

Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,202 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,231 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,886 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 YFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

LJ51 YFV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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