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LJ51 YLK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,538 mi
Last recorded88,538 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,538 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,939 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 83,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,269 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,050 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,138 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 65,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,227 miles

front number plate crakced

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 24 Jun 2013 60,227 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate crakced

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,889 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 54,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no.plate damaged slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,063 miles

Near-side front, lower suspension arm bush starting to crack-up

Off-side front tyre close to legal limit

Off-side front, lower suspension arm bush starting to crack-up

Steering rack has slight play under load

Fail 3 Jul 2008 36,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,347 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,766 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,304 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 YLK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ51 YLK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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