MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Mil light on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rubber bush worn (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Mil light on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres are slightly worn on edges.
centre brake light not working
crack in lower part of windscreen not in sweep of wipers.
n/s/f tyre is cracked.
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres are slightly worn on edges.
crack in lower part of windscreen not in sweep of wipers.
n/s/f tyre is cracked.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front exhaust clamp poor /rear exhaust clamp poor rusting /system rusting 3 parts centre mounting poor /still supporting system
rear exaust heat shield poor
front exhaust clamp poor /rear exhaust clamp poor rusting /system rusting 3 parts centre mounting poor /still supporting system
rear exaust heat shield poor
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
centre brake lamp one bulb not working
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
f/tyres worn on inner edges
sill covers and top e/cover fitted so unable to make full assesment
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
f/tyres worn on inner edges
n/s/f a/b/s wire rubbing on wheel
r/exhaust clamp badly corroded
sill covers and top e/cover fitted so unable to make full assesment
exhaust heat shield loose above exhaust in center of car
part of high level brake lamp not iliminating
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
exhaust heat shield loose above exhaust in center of car
part of high level brake lamp not iliminating
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
exaust heat shield loose above exaust in center of car
part of high level brake light not iluminating
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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Y509 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y509 HWY, 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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Y509 HWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.
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