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LJ51 YPW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,317 mi
Last recorded150,317 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2015 150,317 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 138,392 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 138,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Handbrake long.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 125,587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 116,912 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 116,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 107,394 miles

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

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

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Fail 21 Apr 2011 107,393 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

age cracks in offside rear tyre side walls

both rear brake discs badly corroded

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 23 Apr 2010 97,077 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

covers fitted to outer sills

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

rear number plate deteriorating

slight buckle in both rear brake discs

Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,968 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

steering rack mountings flexing on bulkhead

Fail 2 Apr 2009 87,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

covers fitted to outer sills

steering rack mountings flexing on bulkhead

Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,889 miles

as advisory notice number 741336747213

Fail 3 Sep 2007 72,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

covers fitted to outer sills

exhaust centre heat shield loose

Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,576 miles

as per test 623297546280 on 04/09/2006

Fail 4 Sep 2006 62,576 miles

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

f/n/s tyre on limit

steering rack flexing on bulkhead

Pass 12 Sep 2005 54,164 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

f/o/s tyre wearing on edges

steering rack flexing on bulk head

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 YPW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YPW, 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 YPW registered?

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

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