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LJ51 YRO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,006 mi
Last recorded140,006 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2016 140,006 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 134,129 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 128,214 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,941 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 118,329 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 114,224 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,710 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 92,479 miles

slight play n/s steering idler o/s track rod end gaiter split o/s/f control arm bush slight split

Pass 26 Nov 2007 82,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,423 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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 YRO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

LJ51 YRO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is LJ51 YRO safe to buy?

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