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LJ51 YTT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,032 mi
Last recorded56,032 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,713 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,380 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,481 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp very rusty.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,590 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,597 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 45,046 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,046 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,127 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,778 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,429 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 27,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre is deteriorated with age and replacement is advised.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,461 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 YTT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YTT, 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 YTT registered?

LJ51 YTT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 YTT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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