MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyre valves perished
Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front outer sill corroded out of area
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear inner sills corroded
sill covers fitted
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
offside rear chassis rail corroded
plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside, unable to fully inspect condition of sills
welding repairs to offside rear inner wheel arch heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
offside rear chassis rail corroded
plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside, unable to fully inspect condition of sills
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both N/S and O/S rear floor pans corroded
Both N/S and O/S rear inner sills corroded
Both front tyres wearing on edges close to legal limit
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)
offside front and offside rear coil spring slightly corroded
offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge
rear exhaust slightly corroded
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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DE51 BRZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DE51 BRZ, 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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DE51 BRZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 November 2001.
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