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LJ51 YUB

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,698 mi
Last recorded140,698 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 140,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly corroded on joint

Fail 6 Nov 2014 140,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly corroded on joint

Pass 6 Nov 2013 136,010 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 136,010 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread surfaces

Pass 26 Oct 2012 130,235 miles

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

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 1 Nov 2011 124,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 114,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 107,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 102,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 89,061 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 70,455 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 YUB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

LJ51 YUB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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