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LJ51 YMD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,922 mi
Last recorded101,922 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YMD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 101,922 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 95,412 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,001 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,401 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 68,479 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 56,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,375 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 46,458 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 YMD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

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

Is LJ51 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 YMD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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