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LJ51 YKT

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,606 mi
Last recorded95,606 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YKT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,030 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack clamp bushing worn allowing some movement of steering rack common to saab 9-3

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,396 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,352 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 51,978 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 51,951 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YKT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YKT, 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 YKT registered?

LJ51 YKT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LJ51 YKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 YKT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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