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LJ51 YME

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,111 mi
Last recorded136,111 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 136,111 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 1 Apr 2016 136,104 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 128,381 miles

Advise: Front number plate is broken and part of it is missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jan 2015 128,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Advise: Front number plate is broken and part of it is missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2014 123,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2013 120,372 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 111,703 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust clamp weak & corroded

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 102,954 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,653 miles

Oil leak

long travel at handbrake lever

Pass 2 Oct 2009 83,424 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 83,396 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 75,028 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 66,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 56,046 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 47,933 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LJ51 YME is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YME, 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 YME registered?

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

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