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LJ51 YSU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,775 mi
Last recorded114,775 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 114,775 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 114,775 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 114,754 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 114,630 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 112,168 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 112,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 109,354 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 109,354 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2022 107,088 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 104,369 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 101,313 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 98,515 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 95,938 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,464 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 92,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,233 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,093 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,026 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 76,479 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,605 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 69,620 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 69,620 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 65,147 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 61,180 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 51,070 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 YSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

LJ51 YSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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