MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
check engine light on
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR CORROSION HOLES (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEELARCH CLOSING PANEL (2.4.A.3)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s white (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
check engine light on
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Re-test carried out by C Powell
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear floor to sills corrosion holes (5.2.6)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test on interior mirror ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
check engine light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside headlamp outer lense damaged
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion on n/s rear floor
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside headlamp outer lense damaged
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion on n/s rear floor
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cracks in tread of o/s rear tyre
outer sill covers fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
corosion on metal brake pipes at center and rear of car
corosion on metal brake pipes at center and rear of car
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres slightly worn on edges
chip / water ingress in n/s headlamp unit
light output from n/s headlamp unit dull
o/s/f shock absorber badly corroded
o/s/r tyre slightly cracked in places
slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall
both front tyres slightly worn on edges
chip / water ingress in n/s headlamp unit
light output from n/s headlamp unit dull
o/s/f shock absorber badly corroded
o/s/r tyre slightly cracked in places
slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall
chip in n/s headlight glass
n/s door mirror glass cracked
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chip in n/s headlight glass
n/s door mirror glass cracked
chip in n/s haedlamp unit glass
front brake discs slightly corroded / scored
front brake pads low
n/s door mirror glass cracked
rear brake discs corroded / pitted (o/s more than n/s)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chip in n/s haedlamp unit glass
front brake discs slightly corroded / scored
front brake pads low
n/s door mirror glass cracked
rear brake discs corroded / pitted (o/s more than n/s)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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J111 JMV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J111 JMV, 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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J111 JMV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 1999.
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