MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres badly worn on edges
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Nearside Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front discs slightly warped
rear exhaust clamp corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise rear tyres unevenly warn on inside edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge + perished
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front tyres on limit
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge + perished
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VX51 WPJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WPJ, 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 WPJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.
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