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LJ51 YGN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,780 mi
Last recorded81,780 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 81,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 81,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,407 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both faded (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 80,407 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both faded (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 79,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 79,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,581 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,606 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,333 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,983 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,191 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Exhaust deteriorated

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 70,928 miles

Brake ferrules slightly corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres deteriorated

Split in tread offside rear tyre

Steering rack damp

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,675 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 65,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,958 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,931 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,210 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 44,206 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,723 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 YGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGN, 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 YGN registered?

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

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