MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative Missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Fog light not working
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front shockabsorbers badly corroded, slight engine oil leak
minor body damage n/s/f wing and other assorted panels,
o/s/f fog lamp broken and not working, outer handbrake cable casing badly corroded
slight corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe, assorted minor seepage of power steering fluid
water ingress to spare wheel well area
Front brake discs over 75% worn
Near side front door excessively corroded
Nearside Rear position lamp too bright, incorrect lens
Offside Front Fog lamp broken
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Power steering ram leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure One rear rubber mounting broken and one excessively perished. (6.1.2 (a))
Front brake discs over 75% worn
Near side front door excessively corroded
Nearside Rear position lamp too bright, incorrect lens
Offside Front Fog lamp broken
2 of 3 rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings perished
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Inner brake pads appear low
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
auxiliary drive belt cracked
brake fluid level slightly low
engine oil leakage
o/s and n/s front mc McPherson struts badly corroded
o/s/f fog lamp broken
rear brake pads getting low
slight exhaust blow from rear silencer to centre section joint corrosion to pipes at joint
tread depths; both front and n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 195/60/15 88h / 88v
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
auxiliary drive belt cracked
brake fluid level slightly low
engine oil leakage
o/s and n/s front mc McPherson struts badly corroded
o/s/f fog lamp broken
rear brake pads getting low
slight exhaust blow from rear silencer to centre section joint corrosion to pipes at joint
tread depths; both front and n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 195/60/15 88h / 88v
all four tyres worn on inner edge.
tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 3mm, n/s/r on 2.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 195/60/15 88V.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
all four tyres worn on inner edge.
tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 3mm, n/s/r on 2.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 195/60/15 88V.
both front shock absorbers badly corroded and slight misting of oil to n/s/f.
both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges.
engine oil leak.
tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 3.5mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 195/60/15 88V .
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front shock absorbers badly corroded.
both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges.
engine oil leak.
tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 195/60/15 88V.
tread depths: both front on 4.5mm, both rear on 6.5mm.
tyre size: 195/60/15 88V.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
tread depths: both front on 4.5mm, both rear on 6.5mm.
tyre size: 195/60/15 88V.
brake fluid reservoir level on half way
n/s/r indicator bulb slightly faded
o/s power steering rack boot has signs of fluid leakage
rear brake pads wearing thin
tyre tread depths n/s/f 6.5mm o/s/f 5mm both rear 7mm 195/60R15 88V
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
rear wiper blade split, play in o/s/f lower ball joint, both front and rear tyres worn on inner edges, corrosion to both front shockabsorbers,
tyre tread depths; n/s/f 1.6mm, o/s/f and both rear 1.0mm, 195/60/15 88v front 88h rear
both rear tyres approaching limit on inner edges, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, n/s/r 2.0mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 195/60/15 88v front / 88h rear, both rear shockabsorbers very slightly damp
headlamp wipers not functioning correctly
rear wiper blade split at ends, corrosion forming to both front shockabsorbers, deep cut to n/s/r tyre tread but no structure exposed, small cut to o/s/r tyre tread,
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres approaching limit on inner edges, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, n/s/r 2.0mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 195/60/15 88v front / 88h rear, both rear shockabsorbers very slightly damp
headlamp wipers not functioning correctly
rear wiper blade split at ends, corrosion forming to both front shockabsorbers, deep cut to n/s/r tyre tread but no structure exposed, small cut to o/s/r tyre tread,
both front shock absorbers corrosion forming.
both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
tread depths: both front on 2.5mm, both rear on 6mm.
tyre size: 195/60/15H.
An item not tested (Manual)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front shock absorbers corrosion forming.
both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
tread depths: both front on 2.5mm, both rear on 6mm.
tyre size: 195/60/15H.
Exhaust centre and rear silencers corroded
Nearside washer jet partially blocked
Slight corrosion to the front shock absorbers
Tyre depth of front tyres are 5mm
Tyre depth of rear tyres are 7mm. 195 60 15H
slight corrosion to offside read brake disc
TYRES 19560R15V both front tyres 4.5mm and below limit inner edges (1.0mm), n/s/r 2.0mm and close to limit, o/s/r 4.0mm, both front tyres V rated and both rear tyres H rated (on limit for 2.3 engine)
both rear tyres perishing
various dents and scratches to car, o/s headlamp aim on upper limit, sideskirts fitted to car so unable to fully inspect sill areas, centre exhaust silencer slightly rattling, corrosion forming both front shock absorber upper outer body
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R230 FOW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 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 R230 FOW, 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 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R230 FOW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 1998.
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