MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside top shock absorber mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
rear silencer corroded but not leaking gases
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has slight corrosion by the top of the wheel arch by the shock absorber
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on the inside edge
Offside Rear Tyre has slight corrosion by the top of the wheel arch by the shock absorber
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has slight corrosion by the top of the wheel arch by the shock absorber
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on the inside edge
Offside Rear Tyre has slight corrosion by the top of the wheel arch by the shock absorber
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
EML on
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing & rear (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)
x2 rear tyres deteriorated 195-60-15
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + below 1.6mm 195-60-15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 195-60-15 (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
EML on
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing & rear (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)
x2 rear tyres deteriorated 195-60-15
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
nsr wheel arch corroded
rear exaust back box coroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
nsr wheel arch corroded
rear exaust back box coroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion on brake pipes.
NSF mirror smashed
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion on brake pipes.
NSF mirror smashed
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VX51 KXW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 KXW, 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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VX51 KXW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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