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BA51 LYO

2018 Saab 9-3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,830 mi
Last recorded44,830 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA51 LYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 44,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2026 163,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 39,947 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 155,192 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 34,558 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 34,558 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face metal to metal scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 147,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,081 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 137,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 26,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 19,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 123,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 123,735 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 121,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 115,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 115,416 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 108,678 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 108,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 97,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 83,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,586 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,111 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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BA51 LYO is a 2018 Saab 9-3 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LYO, 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 8 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA51 LYO registered?

BA51 LYO is a 2018 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 February 2018.

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