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LJ51 YOW

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,232 mi
Last recorded101,232 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 101,232 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 93,583 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,716 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,245 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,369 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 80,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,237 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,673 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 76,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,969 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 16 Feb 2009 64,875 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine mounting broken

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2009 64,873 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine mounting broken

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2007 50,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 41,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 41,242 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 33,118 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 YOW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

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

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