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LJ51 YML

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,445 mi
Last recorded119,445 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 119,445 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 119,423 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 116,993 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 111,552 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,268 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,142 miles

unable to assesss under vehicle brake pipes due to protective grease coating

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,078 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,044 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,585 miles

parking brake 16%

Fail 16 Jan 2012 87,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,703 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 77,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,674 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 69,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,088 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,342 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,626 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 YML is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YML, 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 YML registered?

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

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