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LJ51 YLD

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,577 mi
Last recorded109,577 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YLD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 109,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Rear gearbox mounting split.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 109,535 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

engine light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

rear gearbox rubber mounting spliting

Pass 13 Dec 2013 101,057 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 91,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,763 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,790 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,057 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 67,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,750 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,646 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 41,817 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 YLD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

LJ51 YLD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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