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LJ51 YGH

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,142 mi
Last recorded82,142 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,142 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 82,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,779 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 60,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 60,218 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,104 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,450 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 47,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YGH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YGH, 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 YGH registered?

LJ51 YGH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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