MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
covers fitted to outer sills, engine and underside
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
covers fitted to outer sills, engine and underside
underside of vehicle corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system corroded and rear clamp in poor condition
weld repair to nearside rear road wheel
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system corroded and rear clamp in poor condition
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front discs slighty pitted
n/s/r discs slighty pitted
o/s/r tyre stepping on inner
uneven rear pad wear
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front discs slighty pitted
n/s/r discs slighty pitted
o/s/r tyre stepping on inner
uneven rear pad wear
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades poor condition
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
uneven wear to bth rear tyres
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD51 YYK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 BD51 YYK, 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 BD51 YYK registered?
BD51 YYK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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