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LJ51 YHH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,195 mi
Last recorded116,195 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 116,195 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 116,192 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML warning light on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2012 114,810 miles

Airbag warning light on

Fail 7 Sep 2012 114,808 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Airbag warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre looks low in pressure

Fail 23 Sep 2011 113,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 113,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

airbag light on

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2010 111,936 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 109,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust clamp corrodid

Pass 5 Sep 2008 105,988 miles

baffles loose in rear silencer.

both front tyres getting low.

condensation in o/s/f indicator lamp.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 101,948 miles

baffles loose in rear silencer.

front pas pipe damp.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

o/s/f strut leg very rusty.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 95,673 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 95,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers split

rear wiper split

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 YHH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHH, 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 YHH registered?

LJ51 YHH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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