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LY51 EZJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,468 mi
Last recorded155,468 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 155,468 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn near legal limit and very worn on inner edge

o/s wiper blade rubber peeling

Fail 8 Jul 2014 155,468 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn near legal limit and very worn on inner edge

o/s wiper blade rubber peeling

Pass 17 Jun 2013 146,003 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted

steering rack mounts slightly worn

Fail 17 Jun 2013 146,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted

steering rack mounts slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 137,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 15 Jun 2012 137,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 126,874 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2011 126,874 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 102,860 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 102,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 80,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 52,665 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,494 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 40,509 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LY51 EZJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY51 EZJ, 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 LY51 EZJ registered?

LY51 EZJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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