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LJ51 YMG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,124 mi
Last recorded197,124 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YMG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 197,124 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 195,877 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 194,676 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 191,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 186,845 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 182,032 miles

Front Both shock absorbers corroded

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 176,103 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 176,103 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 171,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 165,939 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 158,226 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 151,884 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 151,884 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 139,222 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 130,864 miles

Corrosion just outside prescribed area - nearside rear lower seat belt mount - wheel arch

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 130,864 miles

Corrosion just outside prescribed area - nearside rear lower seat belt mount - wheel arch

Pass 9 Nov 2012 124,470 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 118,404 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 111,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 102,878 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 102,877 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 88,095 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 88,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 68,699 miles

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

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

service lamp on

Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,123 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 52,123 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YMG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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