MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,629 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake pipe upto flexi corroded
oil leaks
Nearside Front brake pipe upto flexi corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leaks
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ENGINE HAS A SPLIT BREATHER HOSE
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
RECOMMEND FRONT BRAKE SERVICE AS CLOSE TO 25% IMBALANCE
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
ENGINE HAS A SPLIT BREATHER HOSE
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
NSF TYRE - INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGED BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NSF TYRE - INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGED BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/F fog lamp glass broken.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
N/S/F fog lamp glass broken.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARY AND NOISEY
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO51 BFL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 AO51 BFL, 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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AO51 BFL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2001.
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