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LJ51 YKG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,294 mi
Last recorded135,294 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 135,294 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 116,135 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 116,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,397 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 97,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,946 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded at end

Fail 18 Dec 2012 81,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded at end

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,790 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,631 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 57,894 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,020 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,387 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 YKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YKG, 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 YKG registered?

LJ51 YKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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