MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advise handbrake adjustment,inspection.
Advise wheels removed brake inspection.
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Cuts to nearside front tyre.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs lipped,rear brake discs lipped,pitting strong advise.
Offside,nearside front lower suspension arm bushes cracking.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear pads wearing thin.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advise handbrake adjustment,inspection.
Advise wheels removed brake inspection.
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Cuts to nearside front tyre.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs lipped,rear brake discs lipped,pitting strong advise.
Offside,nearside front lower suspension arm bushes cracking.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear pads wearing thin.
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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EK51 YHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 EK51 YHZ, 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 EK51 YHZ registered?
EK51 YHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.
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