MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel pipe insecure filler pipe clip corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing various holes. Near axle & near shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing various holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
outer wheel arches corroded.
sill covers fitted.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch. marked with paint (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system due to excess corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small nick allowing grease to leak out (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
rear silencer outer skin deteriorating
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
back box corroded
both front tyre have crack on sidewall
brake pipes have been greased
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
back box corroded
both front tyre have crack on sidewall
brake pipes have been greased
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front joint (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle both bushes (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
oil leak on engine
steering rasck has oil sweat
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front joint (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle both bushes (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
oil leak on engine
steering rasck has oil sweat
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f tyre cut on tread & wearing on inner edge
rear exhaust heat shield rattling
both front tyres heavily worn inner edges almost throw to canvis
centre exhaust hanger broken
exhaust cat rear flexie slight blow
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres heavily worn inner edges almost throw to canvis
centre exhaust hanger broken
exhaust cat rear flexie slight blow
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust parts corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust parts corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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 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)
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LN51 EKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 LN51 EKE, 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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LN51 EKE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2001.
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