MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine managment light on
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brakes uneven
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brakes uneven
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
n/s front tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge
note.... when steering is operated there is a fair amount of bulkhead flex around the steering rack mounts this maybe be normal for this model. no sign of any fracturing but this is hard to see ...
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Drivers seat belt retraction is slow.
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Y258 OFW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 Y258 OFW, 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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Y258 OFW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2001.
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