MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (will require cat back exhaust) (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filler neck pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe insecure Fuel line from fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulk head holed under steering rack at back of fuel lines marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Effort poor (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2x holes within inner wheel arch marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind inner wheel arch quarter panel to boot floor marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Engine breather pipe split
Exhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Corrosion to strut turret under bonnet
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear bumper loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorating
heat shield by fuel tank loose but still present
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorating
heat shield by fuel tank loose but still present
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front brake discs back plate corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside rear boot floor corroded and holed .
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear boot floor corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Handbrake cable starting to deteriorate
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
air bag light on
front fog lamp cracked n/s
small stone chip o/s/f head lamp
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YK51 JPJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 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 YK51 JPJ, 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 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YK51 JPJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2002.
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