MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,369 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both track control arm bushes in poor codition
movement of bulkhead around rack mountings noted during steering check but unable to carry out further inspection due to sound deadening material etc.may require further investigation
slight blow from exhaust flexi section
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
both track control arm bushes in poor codition
movement of bulkhead around rack mountings noted during steering check but unable to carry out further inspection due to sound deadening material etc.may require further investigation
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
slight blow from exhaust flexi section
both rear tyres perished
deep splits in inner side wall of n/s/r tyre
slight exhaust blow
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perished
deep splits in inner side wall of n/s/r tyre
slight exhaust blow
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
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X502 MBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 X502 MBM, 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 X502 MBM registered?
X502 MBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2001.
Is X502 MBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for X502 MBM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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