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LJ51 YSM

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,119 mi
Last recorded140,119 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YSM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 140,119 miles

EML on

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside windscreen wiper starting to come away at end but still clears windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2015 135,511 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

lambda light on

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2015 135,511 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

lambda light on

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2014 132,127 miles

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls very perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 130,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 130,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 130,167 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 129,544 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 129,544 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 125,385 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)

slight corrosion on body and structure

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 13 Aug 2010 125,385 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight corrosion on body and structure

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 31 Jul 2009 114,009 miles

Oil leak

dash warning light on

exhaust clamp corroded (not secure)

sill and engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2009 114,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

dash warning light on

exhaust clamp corroded (not secure)

sill and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,662 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,489 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 93,478 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 63,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 63,437 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 YSM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

LJ51 YSM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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