MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,395 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front links (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected os and ns front brake disc back plates and calliper frames heavily corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected os and ns rear calliper back plates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns front hoses to calliper's (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front outer pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. os and ns (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both front transverse pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system heavily corroded
os and ns front brake back plates heavily corroded
rear axle corroded heavily
rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
vehicle underside, suspension, steering and brake components all heavily corroded due to being not used
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation
brake pedal feels slightly spongey .service brake working ok
front number plate cracked
rear exhaust silencer corroded
underside of vehicle in poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor nr drain hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear service brake effort low
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation
rear exhaust silencer corroded
underside of vehicle in poor condition
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE,SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES REAR ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS HEAVILY CORRODED
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORROSION ON BOTH SIDES FRONT AND REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF OUTER (1.1.11 (c))
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured OSF BAULK HEAD (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH REAR (4.7.2 (a))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged AT OS STEERING RACK MOUNT (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS HEAVILY CORRODED
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORROSION ON BOTH SIDES FRONT AND REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR AND OSF BRAKE HOSE FERULES (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF OUTER (1.1.11 (c))
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED
REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Y211 VKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y211 VKH, 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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Y211 VKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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