MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
rear wings corroded
offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)
Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit abnormal wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit abnormal wear - boarder line (4.1.E.1)
Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper exhaust join corroded
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
WATER LEAK
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
ALL REAR SEATBELTS COVERED BY SEAT COVER FIXED TO SEAT
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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)
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X284 AUX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 X284 AUX, 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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X284 AUX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.
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