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LJ51 YJR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,067 mi
Last recorded157,067 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YJR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 157,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor cracked (3.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 152,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 152,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 152,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 152,313 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 152,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 142,683 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 131,138 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 119,544 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 110,270 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 105,480 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 97,662 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 97,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2006 86,068 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2006 85,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 YJR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel 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 YJR, 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 YJR registered?

LJ51 YJR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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