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LJ51 YJA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,586 mi
Last recorded94,586 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 94,586 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 94,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 85,022 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 73,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 68,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 64,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,077 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,327 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 YJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJA, 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 YJA registered?

LJ51 YJA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LJ51 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 YJA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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