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LJ51 YNS

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 98,345 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,349 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,107 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges + on limit + heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

n/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 91,025 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,260 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,279 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 84,278 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,890 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 66,120 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YNS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YNS, 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 YNS registered?

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

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