MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front brake performance slight uneven and unevenly
Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded
Both rear brake performance slight uneven and unevenly
Covers impede parts of the inspection
O/S/F fog lamp is missing
O/S/F tyre slight worn on outer edge
Slight stone chip to the windscreen
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Both front brake performance slight uneven and unevenly
Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded
Both rear brake performance slight uneven and unevenly
Covers impede parts of the inspection
N/S/R tyre slight worn on outer edge
O/S/F fog lamp is missing
Slight stone chip to the windscreen
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r inner side position lamp not working
o/s parking brake effort very low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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DCZ 4838 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 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 DCZ 4838, 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 26 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 DCZ 4838 registered?
DCZ 4838 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is DCZ 4838 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DCZ 4838 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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