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LJ51 YGK

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,747 mi
Last recorded83,747 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,747 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 83,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,057 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 77,596 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,303 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 68,303 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,500 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,157 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,354 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,122 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 YGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YGK, 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 YGK registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ51 YGK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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