MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust has slight blow on flexi section..
front brakes show slight imbalance...
front lower suspension bushes worn/play!!!
rear brakes show minimal effort..
Wiper blades deterioated (Acceptable at time of test)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Wiper blades deterioated (Acceptable at time of test)
Exhaust clamp deterioated (Rear)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wiper blades deterioating (Acceptable at time of test)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust clamp deterioated (Rear)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wiper blades deterioating (Acceptable at time of test)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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AE51 BYC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 AE51 BYC, 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 AE51 BYC registered?
AE51 BYC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.
Is AE51 BYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE51 BYC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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