MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 metal hangers broken away (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust heat shield at rear insecure
exhaust system rusty in places
rear footbrake efforts poor and overall efforts just legal at 51%
trim cover surround at brake and clutch pedal areas insecure and intermittent fouling on clutch pedal
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Caliper Low Effort
Oil leak Slight Oil Leak from Oil Filter ()
Rear Slight Imbalance on Rear
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES IN VERY POOR CONDITION
STRONG ADVISE :ALL TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGES
SURFACE CORROSION TO INNER WINGS
SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES IN VERY POOR CONDITION
STRONG ADVISE :ALL TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGES
SURFACE CORROSION TO INNER WINGS
SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING
slight movement in n/s and o/s front lower suspension bushes
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight movement in n/s and o/s front lower suspension bushes
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
n/s/r h/brake performance poor
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
see previous advisory notice
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight deterioration to suspension etc
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y581 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 Y581 DGK, 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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Y581 DGK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2001.
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