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116,065 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Servo pipe slightly damaged
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low+ perishing highly recommend change!! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend change!! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low+ perishing highly recommend change!! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend change!! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury rear quarter panel damaged and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damaged and bumper sharp (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished & cracked in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished & cracked in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
n/s/r top suspension arm bush wearing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
front and rear brake disc lipped
lots of age cracks in o\s\r tyre
rear pads braking up
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front discs lightly lipped
rear discs lightly lipped
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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BA51 EYS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 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 BA51 EYS, 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 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BA51 EYS is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2006.
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