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LJ51 YFY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,475 mi
Last recorded156,475 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 156,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

starting problems

Pass 20 Aug 2016 155,834 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 155,682 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 155,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 155,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front under wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2014 155,177 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 135,702 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 148,582 miles

nearside wiper smearing slightly

front bottom arm bushes have slight movement

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2012 148,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 140,990 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing low

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise exhaust back box corroded / blowing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 134,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 134,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 114,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 95,813 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 86,660 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 82,649 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 YFY registered?

LJ51 YFY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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