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LJ51 YHW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,890 mi
Last recorded124,890 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 124,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn the outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 124,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn the outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 117,325 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,199 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 102,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2011 95,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 86,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 81,163 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 75,567 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 75,567 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2007 70,618 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 66,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 YHW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

LJ51 YHW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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