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177,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in mounting areas of frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe heavily corroded in offside and nearside mounting points on frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has a small amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting/breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe to rear box has large hole from corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has a small amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting/breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe between centre section and rear silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe in mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of tyre 225/45/17 goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe between centre section and rear silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe in mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm in centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads at 2mm limit is 1.5mm unable to inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads at 2mm limit is 1.5mm unable to inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
centre stop lamp not working
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AJ11 PDY is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 77,864 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 AJ11 PDY, 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 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AJ11 PDY is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 July 2011.
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