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LJ51 YHB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,637 mi
Last recorded71,637 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 71,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box outer casing rust and clamp missing

Pass 31 May 2022 69,068 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty and clamp missing

Pass 25 May 2021 66,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened getting very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

middle section of exhaust bracket has rusted off

rear exhaust box very rusty

Fail 25 May 2021 66,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened getting very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle section of exhaust bracket has rusted off

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2020 63,493 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear section of exhaust is corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2020 63,493 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear section of exhaust is corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,260 miles

outer sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection

Pass 2 May 2018 62,553 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,664 miles

Nearside Front wiper split (not smearing screen)

Offside Front wiper split (not smearing screen)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,099 miles

Offside Front tyre has been driven on with no/low tyre pressure. poss sidewall damage

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,022 miles

tailbox clamp missing

Pass 8 May 2013 48,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 40,276 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 40,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,151 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 38,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,005 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,486 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,184 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 24,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YHB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YHB, 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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LJ51 YHB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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