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LJ51 YKH

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,707 mi
Last recorded144,707 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 144,707 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2014 144,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 134,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 129,234 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 120,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 109,243 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 100,258 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 100,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,919 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 73,436 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 61,147 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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LJ51 YKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 YKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ51 YKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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