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LJ51 YKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,011 mi
Last recorded140,011 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 140,011 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 140,009 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 133,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 133,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,424 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 129,271 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,719 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 123,523 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 116,694 miles

exhaust centre bracket loose

Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,828 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 106,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section loose (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,083 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 99,080 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,850 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,840 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

O/S/F wheel has some slight damage on the inside

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2013 79,770 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,609 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,509 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,047 miles

osr tyre very much on limit on edge

Fail 27 Apr 2011 57,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

osr tyre very much on limit on edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,864 miles

front discs lipped

man light on

os headlamp cracked

osr tyre on edge on limit

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,305 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 30,304 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,515 miles

front fog lamp switch defective

Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,846 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 YKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

LJ51 YKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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