MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front tyre side wall deteriorated
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust clamp missing but system still sealed
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end cap (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end cap (2.4.A.3)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge of nearside front (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
engine cover loose
oil leak
uneven wear to rear tyres
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant level below minimum
offside front tyre worn on edges
power steering pump noisy
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant level below minimum
offside front tyre worn on edges
sill covers fitted
both front seatbelts reluctant to retract- osf only just ok* front tyres worb* osr tyreworn and perished* osf shock body and coil springs heavily corroded* rear suspension components heavily corroded*
front anti-roll bar outer link barbushes perished* oil leaks around engine bay* rearbrake discs heavily corroded and worn* rear brakepads worn to limit- unable to examine inner pads*front fog lamp glasses damaged*
shields on underbody,innerand outer sills,etc, restrict examination* brakepipes corroded in general* rear exhaust in poor condition - but sound* slight play in both sides front strutt tops*
washer and wiper performance poor* little reserve on handbrake*enginenoisey* nsf headlamp on lowest limit* nsf headlamp glass cracked* rear indicators losing orange effect* condensation in osf indicator unit* front brake discs worn*
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front seatbelts reluctant to retract- osf only just ok* front tyres worb* osr tyreworn and perished* osf shock body and coil springs heavily corroded* rear suspension components heavily corroded*
front anti-roll bar outer link barbushes perished* oil leaks around engine bay* rearbrake discs heavily corroded and worn* rear brakepads worn to limit- unable to examine inner pads*front fog lamp glasses damaged*
shields on underbody,innerand outer sills,etc, restrict examination* brakepipes corroded in general* rear exhaust in poor condition - but sound* slight play in both sides front strutt tops*
washer and wiper performance poor* little reserve on handbrake*enginenoisey* nsf headlamp on lowest limit* nsf headlamp glass cracked* rear indicators losing orange effect* condensation in osf indicator unit* front brake discs worn*
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear tyres wearing on inside edge.
stone chip in nearside front head light glass.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
rear tyres wearing on inside edge.
stone chip in nearside front head light glass.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
gearbox oil leak
rear exhaust clamp corroded
both front tyres wear on inner edges
front brake discs low
front brake pads low
plastic sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X93 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 X93 BPC, 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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X93 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2001.
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