MOT Status
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116,010 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight corrosion to all suspension components
All front and rear suspension components corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
steering rack has slight movement under load(possible cracked bulkhead )
suspension components corroded front and rear
Emissions unable to be completed front exhaust detached (no exhaust gasses coming out the rear) (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
steering rack has slight movement under load(possible cracked bulkhead )
suspension components corroded front and rear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear position lamp brighter than the offside.
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear position lamp brighter than the offside.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All 4 tyres sidewalls and treads perishing and both front in poor condition.
Engine management light illuminated. (vehicle made before July 2003 requirement).
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from joint in mid system. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust heat shield above rear axle insecure and rattling.
Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount collapsed above rear axle supporting rear expansion box. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm main bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipe damaged by exhaust system that periodically fouls it. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm main bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing and in poor condition. (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brakes noisy in application.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recheck in a few months (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers changed (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recheck in a few months (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust mounting bracket corrode off exhaust
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
oil leaking onto exhaust
rear exhaust clamp badly corroded
oil leaking onto exhaust
rear exhaust clamp badly corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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LJ51 YMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 YMY, 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 YMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.
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