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105,850 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both front struts heavily corroded
Both front under wheel arch areas corroded
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Near side rear chassis by spring corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack flexing on bulk head
Both front struts heavily corroded
Both front under wheel arch areas corroded
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front number plate in poor condition
Near side rear chassis corroded by spring
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack flexing on bulk head
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front struts heavily corroded
front number plate in poor condition
near side rear chassis corroded by spring
off side front chassis corroded
steering rack flexing on bulk head
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on bulk head (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
steering rack flexing on bulk head
off side front chassis corroded
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front struts heavily corroded
front number plate in poor condition
near side rear chassis corroded by spring
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
n/s/r tyre perished
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
n/s/r tyre perished
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre pereshed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre pereshed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
front number plate damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
slight play nearside front shock absorber
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres close to wear indicators
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
sill covers fitted
tested in wet conditions
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres close to wear indicators
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
sill covers fitted
tested in wet conditions
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn on inner of tyre treads
plastic body sill covers fitted
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front brake pads wearing low
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic side skirts fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing on both edges
plastic outer sill covers fitted
steering rack damp
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EO51 KVS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 EO51 KVS, 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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EO51 KVS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2001.
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