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LJ51 YKL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,157 mi
Last recorded115,157 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 115,157 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 108,476 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 100,929 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 94,345 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 88,028 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2015 88,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2014 87,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2013 86,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 85,215 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,322 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 81,102 miles

Advise Front Registration Plate

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,340 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,564 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 67,820 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YKL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL registered?

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

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