MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
starting problems
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside and offside front under wheel arches showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside wiper smearing slightly
front bottom arm bushes have slight movement
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front bottom arm bushes have slight movement
nearside front tyre worn on edges
nearside wiper smearing slightly
Advise both rear tyres wearing low
Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places
Advise exhaust back box corroded / blowing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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LJ51 YFY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?
LJ51 YFY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.
Is LJ51 YFY safe to buy?
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