MOT Status
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122,427 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak minor leak ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front fog lamp damaged
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer fixing clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp damaged
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front exhaust flexible joint and rear silencer in poor condition
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front exhaust flexible exhaust in poor condition
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
complete exhaust system heavily corroded
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner (5.2.3 (e))
complete exhaust system heavily corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
complete exhaust system heavily corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
Rear exhaust heavily corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on extreme inner edge and has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
center exhaust slight leak
front wipers staring to split
misting of oil around steering rack
offside and nearside front shock absorber casings corroded
oil leak
rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and slightly leaking
rear number plate deteriorated
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Engine ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and in poor condition
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
central exhaust mount broken yet fully supporting system
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Engine ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and in poor condition
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
central exhaust mount broken yet fully supporting system
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust rusty
both front tires slightly worn on inner edge
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust rusty
both front tires slightly worn on inner edge
Centre exhaust support bracket is broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi section (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking At steering rack. (2.3.3b)
Centre exhaust support bracket is broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi section (7.1.2)
Slight exhaust leak at flexible section
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front wiper blads starting to split
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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AF52 VYS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 AF52 VYS, 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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AF52 VYS is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2002.
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