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LJ51 YKY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,640 mi
Last recorded90,640 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 90,640 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,268 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 86,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle OSR fouling fuel intake pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,251 miles

OSR tyre cracking on outer tread

Rear number plate slight water damage

Fail 12 Sep 2017 82,251 miles

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

OSR tyre cracking on outer tread

Rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,029 miles

OSF tyre on minimum tread

Fail 23 Aug 2016 77,029 miles

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

OSF brake slight bind

OSF tyre on minimum tread

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,468 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe rusty in clip

Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,460 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

n/s front to rear brake pipe rusty in clip

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 66,075 miles

front number pklate cracked

fuel pipe tie wrapped away from wheel close but clearing wheel

o/s front tyre worn on edge

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Sep 2013 66,075 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

front number pklate cracked

o/s front tyre worn on edge

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,209 miles

back box outer skin corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,081 miles

both wipeers split on ends

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,112 miles

OSR plastic pipe (possibly breather pipe for fuel tank) has been worn away by rubbing on OSR tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2010 51,112 miles

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

OSR plastic pipe (possibly breather pipe for fuel tank) has been worn away by rubbing on OSR tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,868 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate poor

Fail 9 Sep 2009 47,868 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate poor

Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,126 miles

front and rear number plates poor

Fail 3 Sep 2008 44,126 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front and rear number plates poor

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,895 miles

front tyres low on edges

o/s/f flexible brake hose twisted

Fail 5 Sep 2007 39,895 miles

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

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

front tyres low on edges

o/s/f flexible brake hose twisted

Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,090 miles

both rear tyres cracking

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 YKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YKY, 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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LJ51 YKY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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