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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner arch hole
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner arch hole
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bush slightly worn
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed. But not within 30cm of seatbelt/ suspension component mounting
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bush slightly worn
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed. But not within 30cm of seatbelt/ suspension component mounting
clamp broken, fuel filler neck pipe onto tank
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed. But not within 30cm of seatbelt/ suspension component mounting
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
clamp broken, fuel filler neck pipe onto tank
rear exhaust box corroded
Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking under bonnet/ near suspension turret (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of drivers floor pan holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts power steering pump area (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of drivers floor pan. Previous repair/ undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed. But not within 30cm of seatbelt/ suspension component mounting
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
clamp broken, fuel filler neck pipe onto tank
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch , near battery / fuse holer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner arch corroded
Offside Rear Outer arch corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner arch corroded
Offside Rear Outer arch corroded
Nearside Front Inner arch corroded
Offside Rear Outer arch corroded
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner arch corroded
Offside Rear Outer arch corroded
Nearside Front Inner arch corroded
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch, floor to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer arch corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
hand brake effort on pass mark
front tyres wearing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front tyres wearing
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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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X971 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 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 X971 EKJ, 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 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X971 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2000.
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