MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,746 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
front tyres near limits
oil leak
Both front fog lamps cracked
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rears (1.4.A.2f)
Drivers seat belt fraying
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
Offside rear tyre perrishing
Oil leak from engine
Rear brakes noisy discs corroded pads low
Screw in Nearside rear tyre
Various exhaust heat shields loose
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Both front fog lamps cracked
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rears (1.4.A.2f)
Drivers seat belt fraying
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
Offside rear tyre perrishing
Oil leak from engine
Rear brakes noisy discs corroded pads low
Screw in Nearside rear tyre
Various exhaust heat shields loose
Both front fog light glasses cracked
Front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion
Offside rear tyre low on tread and wearing smooth on inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust heat shielding loose
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and clamp is broken but still secure
Slight corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Outer sills covered
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Outer sills covered
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY51 FJF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 AY51 FJF, 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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What year was AY51 FJF registered?
AY51 FJF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.
Is AY51 FJF safe to buy?
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