MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Slight exhaust leak
Minor exhaust leak
Minor oil leak
Rear tyres low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
advise movement in nearside front lower arm bush.
advise offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and balding inner edge.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak
advise movement in nearside front lower arm bush.
advise offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and balding inner edge.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise air bag warning light on.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise handbrake travel very high
advise off side front washer only working on 1 jet
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear tyre cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear tyre cracking
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
center exhaust mounting broken; rattling?
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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AF51 LWG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 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 AF51 LWG, 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 24 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 AF51 LWG registered?
AF51 LWG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 February 2002.
Is AF51 LWG safe to buy?
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