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LJ51 YNP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,872 mi
Last recorded102,872 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YNP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,872 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,030 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 99,137 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 95,716 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 92,762 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,817 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,751 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 76,194 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,387 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,516 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 65,106 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 61,483 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,303 miles

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

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 YNP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YNP, 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 YNP registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ51 YNP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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