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ExpiredMileage
154,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central and rear exhaust section corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front floor area and rear sill/arch area welding repairs carried out and covered
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner discs surfaces corroded in poor surface condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive rack mount area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front and offside front brake disc backing plates corroded/missing
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
brake discs backing plates corroded
underside floor pans and outer sills welding repairs been carried out covered
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
brake discs backing plates corroded
underside floor pans and outer sills welding repairs been carried out covered
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi weak and has blow borderine excessive. Should be replaced (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush/pin and central bush deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front suspension shock absorbers/legs badly corroded
brake disc back plates badly corroded and pieces missing
bulkhead has slight flex and weakness
engine idle speed rough (intermittant)
exhaust system fouling rear bumper
extensive welding repairs to floor pans and sills, body filler repair covering welding from inside
play in adjustable type steering column
rear axle corroded
timing chain/engine noise rattle
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced passenger seat mounting areas x2 holes including outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers seat mountings areas front and rear mounts x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front and offside front shock absorber/struts corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear surfaces corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner arch area corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount area and rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering rack mount has movement
engine timing chain noise and gearbox noise
slight movement in steering column
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front and o/s/f shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering rack mounting has movement
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and n/s/r inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
knocking from steering rack/column
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front and o/s/f shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering rack mounting has movement
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and n/s/r inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
knocking from steering rack/column
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake disc back plate corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front inner cv joint slight movement
Nearside front shock absorber corroded
Nearside rear spring housing area slightly corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front shock absorber corroded
Oil leak
Rear brake discs corroded on braking surface
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/f (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower wishbone centre tie rod mounted bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r inner arch area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front slight movement steering rack mount bracket area
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of rear mount/wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/f (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower wishbone centre tie rod mounted bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r inner arch area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front slight movement steering rack mount bracket area
Rear exhaust corroded
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine covers
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front and rear shock absorber casings corroded
front brakes slightly out of balance during thr increase and decrease test
n/s and o/s rear brake pipes and brake ferrules corroded
sill covers
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front and rear shock absorber casings corroded
front brakes slightly out of balance during thr increase and decrease test
n/s and o/s rear brake pipes and brake ferrules corroded
sill covers
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
o/s rear brake pad retaining pins poorly fitted
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front seatbelt slight fluffing or fraying
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front seatbelt slight fluffing or fraying
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear no plate deteriating
outer cover of handbrake cable in poor condition
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HF51 OED is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 OED, 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 OED is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 2001.
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