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LJ51 YKK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,027 mi
Last recorded110,027 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 110,027 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 110,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 106,092 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 106,092 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor under seat. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,385 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 100,385 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,547 miles

nsf tyre worn very low

os baulkhead flexes with steering wheel rocked

Fail 30 Jun 2014 94,546 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nsf tyre worn very low

os baulkhead flexes with steering wheel rocked

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,122 miles

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

front power steering pipes damp

rear brake hose ferrels slightly corroded

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (close to limit)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (close to limit)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,407 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge (stepped tyre)

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge (stepped tyre)

rear exhaust joining clamp missing

Fail 23 Jun 2011 72,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge (stepped tyre)

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge (stepped tyre)

rear exhaust joining clamp missing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,989 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 64,985 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,524 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,507 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 20 Aug 2008 47,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,609 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,585 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 33,585 miles

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

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 YKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKK, 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 YKK registered?

LJ51 YKK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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