MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front inner brake pads look low?
o/s/r lamp lens damaged
both front tyres badly worn on inner edges
O/S exterior mirror damaged.
O/S/F tyre worn at inner edge.
O/S/R lamp lens holed.
Exhaust heat shield insecure.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust heat shield insecure.
N/S/R wheel nut damaged.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
O/S exterior mirror damaged.
O/S/F tyre worn at inner edge.
O/S/R lamp lens holed.
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
N/S/R footbrake efficiency & O/S handbrake efficiency low, handbrake lever travel high.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front lower arms,centre bushes soft/wearing slightly
handbrake cables,outer starting to split slightly
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VX51 KXG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VX51 KXG, 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 VX51 KXG registered?
VX51 KXG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2001.
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