MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,939 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/f fog lamp insecure
oil leak to engine
wipers poor condition
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/f fog lamp insecure
oil leak to engine
wipers poor condition
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
plastic sill covers fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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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B13 PLS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 B13 PLS, 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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What year was B13 PLS registered?
B13 PLS is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 December 2002.
Is B13 PLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for B13 PLS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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