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LJ51 YRC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,136 mi
Last recorded167,136 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 167,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer 2nd skin corroded and peeling

Pass 10 Aug 2022 166,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded mid section and back box

Fail 10 Aug 2022 166,928 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box clip loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded mid section and back box

Pass 9 Aug 2021 166,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes slight corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 166,121 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 166,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 165,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 165,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 163,068 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 160,173 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 16,066 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 155,890 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 155,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 151,838 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 151,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 148,659 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 145,399 miles

nsr brake disc pitted

osr brake disc pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 145,263 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 140,461 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel, closer inspection of rear brakes required.

Pass 23 Feb 2008 131,822 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 124,097 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 YRC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

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

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