MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise attention (6.1.2 (a))
handbrake effort imbalance n/s rear
lambda emissions only just passed test advise attention
Hazard warning switch inoperative also loose (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch corroded through at bottom (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise attention (6.1.2 (a))
handbrake effort imbalance n/s rear
lambda emissions only just passed test advise attention
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both front/centre and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner wheel arches etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
handbrake effort imbalance n/s rear
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure rear silencer clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded through behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front inner wheel arch corroded through in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both front/centre and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner wheel arches etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
handbrake effort imbalance n/s rear
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear brake discs corroded
all brake discs corroded
all brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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X161 PEW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 X161 PEW, 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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X161 PEW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 2001.
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