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LJ51 YHK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,550 mi
Last recorded155,550 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 155,550 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 155,544 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch holed within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 153,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 151,869 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.2.6)

Fail 18 May 2018 151,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 149,696 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 149,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 148,129 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 146,025 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 146,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 142,070 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 137,317 miles

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

front shockabsorber casings corroded ns and os f

Fail 10 Sep 2012 137,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front shockabsorber casings corroded ns and os f

Pass 1 Sep 2011 132,082 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 124,368 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 118,357 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 111,412 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 111,412 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 103,943 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LJ51 YHK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YHK, 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 YHK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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