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LJ51 YJE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,539 mi
Last recorded136,539 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YJE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 136,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 136,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 130,708 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 130,708 miles

Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 122,448 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 122,448 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 108,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 102,232 miles

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

clamp missing from last joint of exhaust but still secure

nearside rear tyre on 2mm 205/50w16

slight play offside front suspension arm outer bush

Fail 28 Aug 2009 102,201 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

clamp missing from last joint of exhaust but still secure

nearside rear tyre on 2mm 205/50w16

slight play offside front suspension arm outer bush

Pass 5 Mar 2008 92,619 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 92,619 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 85,543 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 85,543 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 79,451 miles

front number plate showing signs of wear

o/s front tyre worn on wall

Fail 23 Feb 2006 79,451 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YJE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

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

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