MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
indicators lens cracked n/s/f
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
exhaust heat sheld lose
indicators lens cracked n/s/f
Front cross member corroded
Headlamp beam converters fitted
N/S/F indicator lense cracked
N/S/R inner side light not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/R seat belt reciever outer case missing
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Steering lock not locking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front cross member corroded
Headlamp beam converters fitted
N/S/F indicator lense cracked
N/S/R inner side light not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/R seat belt reciever outer case missing
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Steering lock not locking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/R seat belt reciever outer casing broken
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/R seat belt reciever outer casing broken
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advise backbox corroded
Advise nearside front tyre wearing low
Advise offside front tyre cut in sidewall
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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C16 THB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 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 C16 THB, 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 27 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 C16 THB registered?
C16 THB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.
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