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106,503 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear park brake poor.
Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from v-band clamp+minor hole before backbox. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge+2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hose ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust very corroded ,not leaking time of test
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust very corroded ,not leaking time of test
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges
offside park brake inefficient
park brake efficiency low 19%
rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Small oil leak
offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
offside rear indicator losing colour
offside repeater losing colour
park brake application uneven
rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
offside rear indicator losing colour
offside repeater losing colour
park brake application uneven
rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking
offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly
park brake application uneven
rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner side edge
rear silencer box outer cover corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner side edge
both front tyres wearing on inner side edges
rear silencer box outer cover corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front and nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake disc plates heavily pitted and lipped
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear brake disc plates heavily pitted and lipped
all four tyres wearing on inside edges
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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres out of shape
both rear tyres perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
off side front tyre warn on inner and outer edges
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ARG 779 is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 ARG 779, 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 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ARG 779 is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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