MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly and near limit in area , flat spot (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion forming on suspension mounting points and floor areas
suspension components corroding
slight corrosion in nearside front floor by grommet hole
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
slight corrosion in nearside front floor by grommet hole
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Boost pipe in poor condition
Drivers seat belt slightly frayed
Handbrake cable appears to be badly adjusted but still effective
Headlamp wipers in poor condition
Misting of oil on power steering rack
Nearside brake hose routing is suspect, hose stretched on full lock
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Screen slightly scratched
Boost pipe in poor condition
Drivers seat belt slightly frayed
Handbrake cable appears to be badly adjusted but still effective
Headlamp wipers in poor condition
Misting of oil on power steering rack
Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside brake hose routing is suspect, hose stretched on full lock
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Screen slightly scratched
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Headlamp wipers in poor condition
Boost pipe in poor condition
Drivers seat belt slightly frayed
Handbrake cable appears to be badly adjusted but still effective
Misting of oil on power steering rack
Nearside brake hose routing is suspect, hose stretched on full lock
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Screen slightly scratched
nearside front tyre wearing uneven
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside rearbrake bind slightly
offside front tyre sligh rub
offside rear shock damp
rear exhaust rubbers splitting
nearside rearbrake bind slightly
offside front tyre sligh rub
offside rear shock damp
rear exhaust rubbers splitting
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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YN51 BDY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 YN51 BDY, 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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YN51 BDY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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