MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper all suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi rubber brake hose ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi rubber brake hose ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Upper sub/axle and all components corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
power steering pump slightly noisy
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all brake and suspension components corrodid (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all brake and suspension components corrodid (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brakes, steering, suspension and other underbody components corroded.
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint between catalytic converter and flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brakes, steering, suspension and other underbody components corroded.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
general corrosion to brake and suspension components
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
general corrosion to brake and suspension components
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
engine has an oil leak
offside front tyre is wearing inner edge
rear exhaust joint is slightly blowing
centre exhaust box is holed and slightly blowing
engine has an oil leak
rear exhaust box is corroded
rear exhaust pipe is corroded
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CSV 444 is a 1999 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 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 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 CSV 444, 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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CSV 444 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 May 1999.
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