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LJ51 YRG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,372 mi
Last recorded85,372 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 85,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has surface rust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,956 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near filter ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security towards the rear of front subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 82,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near filter ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security towards the rear of front subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 82,641 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 80,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,358 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very slight pitting and corrosion on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust weak

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + weak (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,856 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear

corrosion to some suspension components

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,324 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to undercarriage & components & caked in mud

oil leak

osf tyre worn on edges

signs of coolant leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 71,310 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to undercarriage & components & caked in mud

oil leak

osf tyre worn on edges

signs of coolant leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,865 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

front tyres wearing on edges

movement evident at engine mounts

osf fog light lens cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,246 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,035 miles

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded , heavy in places

slight play in both front track rods

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,443 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork

front suspension bushes worn

nsr tyre worn on edges

oil seepage at pas rack

Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,267 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

slight play at both sides steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,447 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 43,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,952 miles

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

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded , heavy in places

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,294 miles

front brake discs badley lipped,worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,376 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 19,572 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 19,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall but not exposing cord

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 YRG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

LJ51 YRG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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