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LJ51 YJN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,928 mi
Last recorded38,928 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 38,928 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear shock absorbers has slight mist of oil

front wipers worn but not effecting the view

Fail 17 Oct 2015 38,928 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear shock absorbers has slight mist of oil

front wipers worn but not effecting the view

Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,448 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,723 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 37,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 37,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,953 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 33,953 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre sidewall weathered

Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,641 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 29,641 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2005 13,311 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 YJN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 YJN registered?

LJ51 YJN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 YJN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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