MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire filler pipe (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL (2.4.A.3)
o/s/r hand brake cable slight rust
o/s/r indicator lense broken
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
o/s/r hand brake cable slight rust
o/s/r indicator lense broken
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
center & rear exhaust poor condition corroded not blowing at time of test.
engine managment light on at time of test.
n/s/f tyre 3mm tread left on inside edge not below limits at time of test.
n/s/r roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.
o/s/f roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bushes not to x/s at time of test.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
center & rear exhaust poor condition corroded not blowing at time of test.
engine managment light on at time of test.
n/s/f tyre 3mm tread left on inside edge not below limits at time of test.
n/s/r roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.
o/s/f roadwheel bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bushes not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly lumpy tread on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.
rad damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.
front flexible exhaust pipe blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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LJ51 YOY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YOY, 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 YOY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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