MOT Status
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111,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox splitting from tailpipe by more than half (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 holes at frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage near rack (2.1.5 (a))
Central Rear exhaust corroded, flexi webbing fraying
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deep cracking on both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear both rear trailing arm mounts corroded
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack/pump area rear lower of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack/pump area rear lower of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both drivers & passengers upper mounts worn & corroded (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both drivers & passengers upper mounts worn & corroded (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre showing 2 mm
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear tyre showing 2 mm
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside rear tyre is cracked and perished
offside rear tyre is cracked and perished
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R5 BLA is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R5 BLA, 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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R5 BLA is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2011.
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