MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,865 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
n/s/f led strip n/w
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
n/s/f led strip n/w
Centre Lower Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Centre Lower Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Lower Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
n/s/f led strip n/w
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s/f brake pipe, grommet adrift where brake passes through flitch panel
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s/f brake pipe, grommet adrift where brake passes through flitch panel
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CU51 RVC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 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 CU51 RVC, 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 28 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 CU51 RVC registered?
CU51 RVC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is CU51 RVC safe to buy?
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