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LJ51 YMY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,010 mi
Last recorded116,010 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 116,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 114,078 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 111,319 miles

steering rack has slight movement under load(possible cracked bulkhead )

suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 12 Jan 2024 111,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear position lamp brighter than the offside.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 107,249 miles

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.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,259 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 105,259 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 103,748 miles

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.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,563 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 103,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,825 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 100,846 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,988 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,303 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 87,309 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 84,361 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 77,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting bracket corrode off exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,534 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 69,049 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leaking onto exhaust

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,049 miles

oil leaking onto exhaust

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 62,978 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 62,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,676 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 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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What year was LJ51 YMY registered?

LJ51 YMY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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