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LJ51 YFX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,284 mi
Last recorded164,284 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 164,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the parking brake lever travel is high

the r/n/s brake is slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2013 154,581 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 154,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 144,804 miles

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

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2012 144,804 miles

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2011 125,488 miles

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

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

OSF Inner CV boot split

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 116,466 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 109,840 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 97,161 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 97,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 86,245 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 YFX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

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

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