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LJ51 YMO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,286 mi
Last recorded168,286 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 168,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 152,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 137,374 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 137,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 127,783 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 127,781 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 112,681 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 112,673 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 104,817 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 104,817 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 94,910 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 94,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 80,832 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 80,832 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2006 65,585 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 65,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 YMO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMO, 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 YMO registered?

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

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