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LJ51 YLA

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,983 mi
Last recorded155,983 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 155,983 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 145,294 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 128,295 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,342 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,404 miles

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

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

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

broken nearside front fog light

heat shield above rear silencer adrift

Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,435 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,635 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 88,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 82,519 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

REAR BRAKE EFFORTS FLUCTUATING

REAR EXHAUST JOINT CLAMP CORRODED

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 82,519 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

REAR BRAKE EFFORTS FLUCTUATING

REAR EXHAUST JOINT CLAMP CORRODED

Pass 18 Oct 2007 75,584 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 75,564 miles

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 58,591 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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LJ51 YLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 YLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 YLA registered?

LJ51 YLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is LJ51 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 YLA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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