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LK51 JYT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,438 mi
Last recorded95,438 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 JYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 95,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 91,038 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 91,038 miles

Central Front Brake servo defective or ineffective pipe spilt (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,291 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield is deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 78,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,374 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 72,311 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 64,697 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 64,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,321 miles

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

Rear brake application borderline for mot

Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,826 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 61,826 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 60,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,223 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 58,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,762 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,211 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 52,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,749 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,943 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 49,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,867 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,232 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,282 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,986 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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LK51 JYT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LK51 JYT, 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 LK51 JYT registered?

LK51 JYT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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