MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FRONT & REAR SUBFRAME CORROSION & REAR AXLE TIE BAR BRACKETS CORROSION
REAR TYRES INNNER EDGES PERISHED
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has corrosion build-up on outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front brake has slight scuffing when rotated, suspect the disc guard is corroded
Offside Front brake very noisy when applied on test rollers.
Exhaust fumes entering cabin Exhaust front flex section leaking. (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has corrosion build-up on outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front brake has slight scuffing when rotated, suspect the disc guard is corroded
Offside Front brake very noisy when applied on test rollers.
Both rear tyres wearing close to the 2mm tread depth indicators.
Mid to rear exhaust section becoming corroded at rear silencer.
Both front suspension anti-roll bar links have slight wear/play, nearside is worst and may cause slight knocking.
Unable to test sills areas due to body trims.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front suspension anti-roll bar links have slight wear/play, nearside is worst and may cause slight knocking.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to test sills areas due to body trims.
Offside Front suspension anti-roll bar link has slight wear/play (knocking ?)
Both rear tyres have slight perishing.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front tyres starting to split on the inner walls
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 perishing
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MK11 VLZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 77,864 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 MK11 VLZ, 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 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MK11 VLZ registered?
MK11 VLZ is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2011.
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