MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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different size tyres front and rear
nearside front tyre perished(195/55r16)
oil leak
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
different size tyres front and rear
nearside front tyre perished(195/55r16)
oil leak
Both front brake discs deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Part of centre brake light not working
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front discs pitted
engine management light showing fault
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front discs pitted
engine management light showing fault
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
steering rack mountings flexing on bulkhead
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
steering rack mountings flexing on bulkhead
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf tyre sidewall has light damage
osr wheel rim damaged (inner edge)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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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EX51 XLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 EX51 XLJ, 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 EX51 XLJ registered?
EX51 XLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.
Is EX51 XLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX51 XLJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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