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LJ51 YRL

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,674 mi
Last recorded165,674 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YRL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 165,674 miles

ALL brake discs are rust corroded maybe due to standing for long period.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light wont go out.

Exhaust heatshield is adrift at rear.

Slight play in steering column top mount.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front fog/spot light is missing.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 164,994 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

engine undertray fitted

rear gearbox mount split has movement

Pass 6 Jul 2010 157,575 miles

engine light on

Fail 3 Jul 2009 146,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake snatching slightly

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Jul 2009 146,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake snatching slightly

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2008 137,079 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge Near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

hand brake nearly at maximuim travel

Pass 4 Jul 2007 125,566 miles

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2006 117,608 miles

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

very large under tray

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 YRL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

LJ51 YRL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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