MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Steering rack movement whilst rocking, advise strip and inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Adjacent to coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer section also very corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering rack movement whilst rocking, advise strip and inspection
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Adjacent to coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer section also very corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front brake back plate starting to corrode
Offside Front brake back plate starting to corrode
Rear silencer section starting to corrode
rear exhaust joint clamp missing joint corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch/ sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
rear exhaust joint clamp missing joint corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
long footbrake travel
o/s handbrake cable broken
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres cracking and perishing
long handbrake travel
o/s/r handbrake reduced effort
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both front tyres inner edges worn
front bumper o/s insecure
slight corrosion n/s floor pan but not holed at this time
slightly high handbrake travel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both front tyres inner edges worn
front bumper o/s insecure
slightly high handbrake travel
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise disc.s
Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyre inner edges worn
Oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y178 GUF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 Y178 GUF, 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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Y178 GUF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 August 2001.
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