MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine management lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate and upper heatshield loose
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine management lamp illuminated
exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate and upper heatshield loose
Emission control equipment obviously defective breather behind rocker cover broken (8.2.1.1 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside parking brake poor
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
e.m.l. light on
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area holed (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockabsorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all tyre valves slightly perrished
corrosion in all brake ferrules
corrosion in exhaust system
n/s wiper blade split
o/s/r brakes binding very slightly
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak
slight exhaust blow
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
bulkhead starting to flex near steering rack mounting,unable to examine for cracks or corrosion due to sound proofing fitted
exhaust blow from flexi joint
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
rear heat shield loose and rattling
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
bulkhead starting to flex near steering rack mounting,unable to examine for cracks or corrosion due to sound proofing fitted
exhaust blow from flexi joint
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
rear heat shield loose and rattling
rear silencer getting weak
nearside front tyre at 2.0mm on edge
offside rear tyre worn on edges (raised tread)
slight exhaust blow from centre pipe flex
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leaks [bad]
front number plate in poor condition
n/s/r tyre close to wear bars
nail in n/s/r tyre
rear exhaust silencer clamp rusted through,now in 2 parts
front number plate in poor condition
front brake pads look low
high level stop lamp not working,maybe a dummy lamp
rear brake pipe not secure in support clip above rear axle
steps worn on front brake disc,s
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake discs rusty
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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HF51 ODM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 HF51 ODM, 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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HF51 ODM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.
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