MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
exhaust rear box deteriorated
nearside rear tyre low inner edge
side skirts fitted unable to fully test sills
wear and pitting rear discs
Hazard warning switch inoperative missing behind dash (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
exhaust rear box deteriorated
nearside rear tyre low inner edge
side skirts fitted unable to fully test sills
wear and pitting rear discs
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing close to wear blocks (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear blocks scrubbing inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing close to wear blocks (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear blocks scrubbing inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
water pump noisey
Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear tyre iner wall perishing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres perrished and cracked
offside front tyre on 1.6mm
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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EX51 YFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 YFB, 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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EX51 YFB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2001.
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