MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,209 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Speed limiter tamperproof device defective (7.10 (d))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AB51 NOB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 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 AB51 NOB, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AB51 NOB registered?
AB51 NOB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2005.
Is AB51 NOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for AB51 NOB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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