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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Clip broken from fuel tank breather pipe
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency low - 17%
Rear Exhaust: silencer deteriorated
Brake cable damaged Both rear outer cables frayed (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area, under cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area, under cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Clip broken from fuel tank breather pipe
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency low - 17%
Rear Exhaust: silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.
Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.
Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushes perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
General corrosion of underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All Four. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All Four. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyre inner edges worn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyre inner edges worn
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Silencer deteriorated.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
n/s/f tyre bald on inner raised edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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AY51 FJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 FJO, 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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AY51 FJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.
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