MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported rotten clamp (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling fuel filler neck (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear arches corroded but not sharp
rear silencer corroded
rear tyre treads badly stepped
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear arches corroded but not sharp
rear silencer corroded
rear tyre treads badly stepped
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
engine management light on
rear exhaust corroded
rear tyre treads stepped
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light on
rear heat shield
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
engine managment light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion in prescrided areas
exhaust back box heavily corroded no leaks time of inspection
front struts corroded nearside rear shockabsorber slight dampness
nearside front lower ball joint shows slight play
offside rear brake discs heavily corroded brake shows a brake imbalance
outer sill and under engine bay plastic covers fitted
slight play in front suspension leg inserts
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion in prescrided areas
exhaust back box heavily corroded no leaks time of inspection
front struts corroded nearside rear shockabsorber slight dampness
offside rear brake discs heavily corroded brake shows a brake imbalance
outer sill and under engine bay plastic covers fitted
slight play in front suspension leg inserts
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG51 WPD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 FG51 WPD, 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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FG51 WPD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2001.
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