MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead on offside front, beneath brake servo assembly, at floor joint area. (2.4.A.3)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Both sides outer sill, and exposed floors have corrosion, but hidden under plastic side panels, and underseal. Unable to inspect.
Nearside front tyre cracked in tread. No plies visible during this inspection.
Nearside of front bumper is cracked and loose, but is secure, with no exposed sharp edges.
Nearside rear inner wing, at rear of wheelarch, has heavy corrosion and perforation but not within prescribed areas.
Offside front tyre cracked in tread. No plies visible during this inspection.
Offside rear tyre cracked in tread. No plies visible during this inspection.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer surface (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
near/side and off/side front 215/45 YR 17 tyres perished in tread
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating near/side (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer surface (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
near/side and off/side front 215/45 YR 17 tyres perished in tread
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
o/s rear brake anti rattle device broken
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s rear brake anti rattle device broken
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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Y461 ABA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 Y461 ABA, 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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Y461 ABA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2001.
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