MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,555 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine management light is on all the time.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TRANSVERSE PIPE - OUTER END (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.
Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.
Under vehicle inspection limited because of covers.
Oil leaks. (ONTO EXHAUST).
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Flexible to caliper link pipe. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine management light is on all the time.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexible to caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TRANSVERSE PIPE - OUTER END (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.
Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.
Under vehicle inspection limited because of covers.
Oil leaks. (ONTO EXHAUST).
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of nearside main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of offside main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management light is on all the time.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack/pinion joint (2.3.3b)
Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections limited because of covers.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DIP BEAM (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low MAIN BEAM (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of nearside main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of offside main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management light is on all the time.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack/pinion joint (2.3.3b)
Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections limited because of covers.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
backbox deterioated
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear tyre slightly cracking.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
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VU51 EYM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 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 VU51 EYM, 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 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VU51 EYM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2002.
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