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LJ51 YLL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,460 mi
Last recorded168,460 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 168,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Rear engine stabiliser rubber deteriorated

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Spare wheel well holed by corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2021 165,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust casing deteriorated

spare wheel well holed by corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2020 159,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 154,514 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside floorpans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2019 154,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside floorpans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2018 147,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 136,388 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 136,314 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 127,229 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 127,230 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,457 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,372 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 108,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,445 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

offside rear tyre inner sidewall has a cut however not deep enough to reach ply or cord

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2011 72,059 miles

Front pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,447 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,360 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,939 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 49,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,949 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,805 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 31,608 miles

unable to check fully the nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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 YLL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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