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LJ51 YSD

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,502 mi
Last recorded132,502 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YSD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2011 132,502 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 129,182 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 117,336 miles

rear exhaust clamp breaking up

Pass 15 Oct 2008 104,077 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 91,683 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 77,877 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 65,046 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 YSD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YSD, 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 YSD registered?

LJ51 YSD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is LJ51 YSD safe to buy?

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