MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front both front tyres wearing on shoulders
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.41mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front both front tyres wearing on shoulders
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front arch liner fouling macpherson strut but causing any problems
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear both rear fog lamps work, this could cause, confusion to other drivers
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front seatbelt frayed
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on flex brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on flex brake pipe (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Upper Fuel pipe insecure fuel fill pipe (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear both rear fog lamps work, this could cause, confusion to other drivers
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front seatbelt frayed
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear doors do not open from the inside (child locks present and active)
nearside rear minimal brake bind
HAZARDS WARNING LIGHT SWITCH LOOSE IN DASH
OFFSIDE FRONT SPRING HEAVILY CORRODED
REAR AND FRONT DISC'S POOR CONDITION
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust shield insecure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust back box clamp broken
front brake discs worn low
offside front brake fluctuating
slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
stone chip in offside headlamp
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
rear brake discs slightly pitted
stone chip front screen
stone chip in offside headlamp
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test
offside tyre worn on inner edge
rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted
slight inbalance on front brake readings
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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KX51 WGY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc 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 KX51 WGY, 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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KX51 WGY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.
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