MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise strong movement in steering column
corrosion to inner/outer sills
emissions erratic
exhaust badly corroded
movemnt in front suspension arm bush's
nearside and offside front floors corroded
plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing inspection
rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise strong movement in steering column
corrosion to inner/outer sills
emissions erratic
exhaust badly corroded
movemnt in front suspension arm bush's
nearside and offside front floors corroded
plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing inspection
rear coil springs corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
advise strong exhaust flexi very weak and exhaust very close to nearside rear brake flexi requires immeadiate attention
fuel light illuminated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
advise strong exhaust flexi very weak and exhaust very close to nearside rear brake flexi requires immeadiate attention
advise strong nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge close to cords
emissions erratic and passed on limit
exhaust heatshield insicure and exhaust blowing
fuel light illuminated
offside front tyre worn
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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581 UXW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 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 581 UXW, 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 27 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 581 UXW registered?
581 UXW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 1999.
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