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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip offside lower edge. (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
eml light on
heat shield loose
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
eml light on
heat shield loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and both centers (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front wheel arch starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch starting too corrode
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
center brake pipes starting corrode
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel arch starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch starting too corrode
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
center brake pipes starting corrode
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
FUEL FILTER CORRODED
Nearside Front FLOOR PAN DRAINAGE HOLE CORRODED
Advise fuel filter corroded.
Advise offside front seat belt frayed.
Advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points and bulkhead area.
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
sill covers fitted
n/s mirror cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s mirror cracked
sill covers fitted
advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly
advise power steering rack weeping
signs of wear to offside front brake disc.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GF51 YUL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 GF51 YUL, 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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GF51 YUL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.
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