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LJ51 YGR

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,077 mi
Last recorded148,077 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 148,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 148,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 144,970 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 138,342 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 131,292 miles

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

uneven tread wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,168 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 116,286 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 116,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 107,119 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 107,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,051 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 100,050 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 94,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 86,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,204 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,188 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,232 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 46,199 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 37,195 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 YGR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 YGR, 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 YGR registered?

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

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