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LJ51 YFZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,892 mi
Last recorded144,892 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 144,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 144,889 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 135,783 miles

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

Offside rear brake pipe leak repaired. Nearside front headlamp bulb repaired.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 127,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges (SUSPECT TRACKING OUT OF ALIGNMENT)

engine management lamp on

impact damage to offside front outer tyre wall

Fail 8 Oct 2011 127,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges (SUSPECT TRACKING OUT OF ALIGNMENT)

engine management lamp on

impact damage to offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 11 Nov 2010 118,829 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 110,297 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 103,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2008 103,585 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2007 95,308 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 85,300 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 85,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 78,435 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 77,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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 YFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

LJ51 YFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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