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LJ51 YTR

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

176,315 mi
Last recorded176,315 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YTR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2013 176,315 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 162,561 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

centre exhaust mounting corroded through but exhaust still secure

nearside and offside rear brakes binding very slightly

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Oct 2012 162,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust mounting corroded through but exhaust still secure

front brake discs lipped and worn

nearside and offside rear brakes binding very slightly

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Sep 2011 152,689 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 152,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 141,707 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 141,707 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 135,570 miles

n/s front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 21 Oct 2009 135,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 128,222 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 115,920 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 106,740 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 106,710 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YTR is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

LJ51 YTR is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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