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LJ51 YSN

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,871 mi
Last recorded118,871 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YSN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 118,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 112,038 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 107,348 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 103,038 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition and one mount snapped

Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,181 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,702 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,056 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER PERISHED/CRACKING

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER PERISHED /CRACKING

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 7 Nov 2017 53,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER PERISHED/CRACKING

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER PERISHED /CRACKING

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,417 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES PERISHED/CRACKS

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,986 miles

Advise offside front lower arm bush split.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,439 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 49,972 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,532 miles

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,210 miles

advise exhaust and suspension components corroding

advise power steering rack,some movement at mounting points

Fail 29 Nov 2011 47,207 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise engine warning light on

advise exhaust and suspension components corroding

advise power steering rack,some movement at mounting points

advise some brake judder off side rear brake

Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,089 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,078 miles

advise front and brake discs all corroded

advise front wiper rubbers starting to split

advise power steering rack starting to weep

advise suspension and brake components starting to corrode

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,131 miles

advise nearside rear tyre is replaced, deep cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,389 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,177 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 30,221 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 YSN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

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

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