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LJ51 YLC

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,190 mi
Last recorded186,190 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 186,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 170,829 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

near side rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 152,612 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 134,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 118,623 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 103,611 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 87,496 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 72,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,228 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 55,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,275 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 YLC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YLC, 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.

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

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