MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust system deteriorated
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rear exhaust system deteriorated
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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BX51 WJL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 BX51 WJL, 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 BX51 WJL registered?
BX51 WJL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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