MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front shock absorbors corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
both front suspension arm bushes have slight wear and play
both front suspension legs are corroded
oil leaks
play in adjustable steering column
slight corrosion to brake pipes and to oil feed pipes under bonnet
slight flexing at bulkhead areas
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush in arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside headlamp glass lense damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush in arm (2.4.G.2)
both front coil springs are corroded
both rear axle bushes have wear and play
bulkhead flexing when steering rocked
front suspension legs have corrosion and slight play in top mountings
play in steering system
steering rack damp
steering rack mounting bushes are slightly weak and have play
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush in arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside headlamp glass lense damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush in arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle under bonnet from reservoir (2.3.2)
both front coil springs are corroded
both rear axle bushes have wear and play
bulkhead flexing when steering rocked
front suspension legs have corrosion and slight play in top mountings
play in steering system
steering rack damp
steering rack mounting bushes are slightly weak and have play
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
flex in bulkhead near steering rack and brake servo mounts
plastic sill covers fitted
power steering pipes coroded
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
damage to offside front tyre side wall
ADVISE FRONT N/O PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE
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AO51 MXZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MXZ, 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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What year was AO51 MXZ registered?
AO51 MXZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2001.
Is AO51 MXZ safe to buy?
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