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LJ51 YPZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,923 mi
Last recorded85,923 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

dampness steering rack pinion

slight distortion rear brakes

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front sidelight getting dim

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement offside steering rack mounting advise further investigation

Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 71,900 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,900 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 63,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 63,160 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 41,987 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 41,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2006 33,163 miles

front number plate damaged

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 May 2006 33,163 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

front number plate damaged

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 YPZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPZ, 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 YPZ registered?

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

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