MOT Status
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141,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust rubbers heavily perished
Centre silencer outer skin corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust rubbers heavily perished
Centre silencer outer skin corroded
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front radiator support brackets corroded
General underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 'Banana arm' Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Exhaust rubbers heavily perished
Centre silencer outer skin corroded
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front radiator support brackets corroded
General underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested exhaust leaking/excessively corroded (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
exhaust centre box corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
both rear tyres inside tread is steped
o/s/r tyre side walls slightly cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres inside tread is steped
o/s/r tyre side walls slightly cracked
air bag light on
o/s/r tyre cut on outer wall
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
air bag light on
o/s/r tyre cut on outer wall
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A9 EPN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 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 A9 EPN, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A9 EPN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2005.
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