MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch shoch mouting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
osf tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
o/s/front inner wheel arch lower panel holed
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
o/s/front inner wheel arch lower panel holed
O/S/F tyre low on inner edge
Sill covers fitted
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/S/F tyre low on inner edge
Sill covers fitted
slight leak on exhaust
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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RX51 SXY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 RX51 SXY, 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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What year was RX51 SXY registered?
RX51 SXY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2001.
Is RX51 SXY safe to buy?
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