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LJ51 YJV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,927 mi
Last recorded141,927 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2014 141,927 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 133,814 miles

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 17 Apr 2012 122,302 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 114,800 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 107,808 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 98,486 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 88,788 miles

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

offside front wiper blade slightly split

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2007 78,463 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 68,841 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 YJV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

LJ51 YJV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is LJ51 YJV safe to buy?

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