MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded All four coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both side wheel arches corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Under body corrosion
Coil spring corroded All four coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both side wheel arches corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Under body corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Rear Both sides wheel arches corroded
under body corrosion
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Rear Both sides wheel arches corroded
under body corrosion
Axle deformed but serviceable Rear corroded (5.1.1 (a))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear at30% limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front pads starting to wear
Nearside front inner flitch h/s corrosion
Offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Axle deformed but serviceable Rear corroded (5.1.1 (a))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear at30% limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front pads starting to wear
Nearside front inner flitch h/s corrosion
Offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front screen chipped
rear tyres out of shape on inner
Front chip in screen
Offside brake discs corroded
oil leak
surface corrossion on suspension etc
FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
nearside front fog lamp not working.
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front tyre worn low on edges
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AO51 KOE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 KOE, 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 KOE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2001.
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