MOT Status
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192,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW
BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPED ON INNER EDGES
FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
Child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
Child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
nearside and offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside and offside rear tyres slight miss shape on inner edge
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)
nearside and offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside and offside rear tyres slight miss shape on inner edge
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
chips in front screen
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advice tracking check
both front tyres close to limit
chips in front screen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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A18 GSW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 A18 GSW, 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 A18 GSW registered?
A18 GSW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2001.
Is A18 GSW safe to buy?
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