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158,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion to rear outer wheel arches
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion to rear outer wheel arches
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion to rear inner wheel arches
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion to rear inner wheel arches
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to rear inner wheel arches
corrosion to rear outer wheel arches
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal heavy - inner rack (2.3.3b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
both front inner wheel arches corroded
exhaust rear box deteriorated & blowing
front brake pads wearing low
front number plate deteriorated - close to excess
fuel cap seal slight split
rear inner sills corroded
slight corrosion both rear upper inner wheel arches
slight corrosion offside rear lower inner wheel arch
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches
corrosion to nearside rear floor
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches
corrosion to nearside rear floor
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion to nearside rear floor
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion to nearside rear floor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
feul filler cap seal split but not affecting the sealing capabilities of the cap
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake discs in poor condition,metal ends corroded on both rear flexible brake hoses,offside front tyre on 2mm tread
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE IN POOR CONDITION †FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
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GX51 BZP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 GX51 BZP, 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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GX51 BZP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2001.
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