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LJ51 YJO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

148,679 mi
Last recorded148,679 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 148,679 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 146,019 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2025 146,014 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,955 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort lower than expected - recommend inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2023 137,940 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive borderline pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 133,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 127,925 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer to centre pipe securing clamp is missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 124,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 118,103 miles

eml is on

transmission warning light is on

Pass 23 May 2018 107,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,473 miles

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

Nearside front + offside rear tyres cracking

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 101,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

eng man light on

Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,899 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,726 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine manegment light on

exhaust back box clamp is baddly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 95,726 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

engine manegment light on

exhaust back box clamp is baddly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,768 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 94,768 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,158 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 68,546 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 57,820 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,392 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 48,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise both front tyres shoulder wear.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,873 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise both front tyres shoulder wear.

Pass 26 Jul 2005 43,243 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 43,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 YJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

LJ51 YJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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