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LJ51 YMH

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,451 mi
Last recorded116,451 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 116,451 miles

Covers on some testable items

Exhaust back box corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 113,887 miles

Exahust back box corroded

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle front to back

Pass 12 Apr 2023 109,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion under vehicle front to back

Pass 14 Apr 2022 103,523 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 100,432 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner wheel arch covers on all arches

sill covers on both sides

Pass 31 Mar 2020 93,532 miles

both rear tyres running uneven

Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,405 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes at side off fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear tyre out off shape

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

Offside Rear tyre out off shape

Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both rear tyres out off shape

exhaust corroded

rear axle bushes have slight movement

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,990 miles

both rear axle bushes slight movement

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,138 miles

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,961 miles

Offside front fog light glass broken

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,316 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,064 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2010 60,154 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2009 57,129 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,129 miles

Rear tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,983 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,840 miles

Offside and nearside front lower arm, centre bushes worn

Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,984 miles

nearside front worn on outer edge and offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

rear brake discs corroded

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 YMH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

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

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