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A13 SYC

2017 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

52,635 mi
Last recorded52,635 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 52,635 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 103,067 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 49,094 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 98,708 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 98,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 44,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 95,016 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 95,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 39,790 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 34,417 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 29,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,152 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 25,131 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 83,003 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 79,866 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,407 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 68,583 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 68,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 56,946 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 44,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 44,383 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,865 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 33,865 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 26,219 miles

Front tyres getting close to limit.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 19,597 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,597 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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A13 SYC is a 2017 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 A13 SYC, 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 9 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A13 SYC registered?

A13 SYC is a 2017 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2017.

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The MOT history for A13 SYC shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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