MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,809 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake discs pitted with rust
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
e.m.l on
offside and nearside front tyres have been run flat and has caused severe damage to side walls
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres wearing their inside edges.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limits
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X509 MBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 X509 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 X509 MBM registered?
X509 MBM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2001.
Is X509 MBM safe to buy?
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