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LJ51 YPV

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,776 mi
Last recorded168,776 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 168,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 18 Oct 2016 155,344 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 144,083 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 144,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor ring on drive shaft split (3.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 135,239 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 135,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 127,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 120,899 miles

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

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 120,784 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 114,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 107,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 99,152 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 99,152 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 89,358 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 79,002 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,528 miles

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust centre/rear union clamp corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low around inside & small deep cut in tread

rear brake imbalance , offside weaker

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LJ51 YPV 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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

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

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