MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x3 (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BCZ 9601 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 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 BCZ 9601, 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 27 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 BCZ 9601 registered?
BCZ 9601 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is BCZ 9601 safe to buy?
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