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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))
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.
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.
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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
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oil leak
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Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
oil leak
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil leak
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil leak
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Offside Front advise tyre wall split
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slight corrosion (7.1.2)
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)
Oil leak
engine light on
rear exhaust box corroded
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
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)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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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LJ51 YTG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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