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LJ51 YTG

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

140,756 mi
Last recorded140,756 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 140,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f suspension rear arm rear bush poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 139,796 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r inner wheel arch rear section corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both o/s/r & n/s/r boot floor outer sections corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2024 139,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner wheel arch front section corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f inner wheel arch rear section corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r inner wheel arch rear section corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both o/s/r & n/s/r boot floor outer sections corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 138,950 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 15 Nov 2023 138,950 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle restricted view

Pass 17 Nov 2022 138,200 miles

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Fail 17 Nov 2022 138,200 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 134,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 131,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay restricted view

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2018 130,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2017 126,957 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 122,422 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 122,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 118,052 miles

Offside Front advise tyre wall split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slight corrosion (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 118,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front advise tyre wall split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slight corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 114,079 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2014 114,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

engine light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 106,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,793 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 98,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 92,558 miles

Air bag light stays on

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 92,558 miles

Air bag light stays on

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 87,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating - replacement recommended

Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,420 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 80,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 77,370 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 69,427 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 YTG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

LJ51 YTG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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