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LJ51 YJG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,038 mi
Last recorded107,038 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YJG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 107,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall wearing

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front back plate poor

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust clamp poor

Fail 24 Aug 2017 107,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall wearing

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front back plate poor

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust clamp poor

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at backbox (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 101,747 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,605 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Turbo intercooler in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2015 96,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust section in poor condition

Coolant level low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre flat

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Turbo intercooler in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,096 miles

complete exhaust system is in poor condition.

o/s/r tyre has a cut/split but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

complete exhaust system is in poor condition.

o/s/r tyre has a cut/split but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light is illuminated on dashboard

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 79,095 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine vacuum pipe split.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 75,040 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 75,040 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs slightly scored

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2010 71,088 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,630 miles

Large space between the two groups of characters in the number plates

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,641 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,968 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,420 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 YJG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YJG, 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 YJG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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