MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board FRONT AND REAR LEAKING (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear light full with water
exhaust very rusty
gear box mounting exss worn
power steering pipe incorrectly routed
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear light full with water
exhaust very rusty
gear box mounting exss worn
power steering pipe incorrectly routed
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)
front number plate needs changing soon
plastic covers fitted inner wheel arches
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect
n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise rear exhaust very rusty
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise rear exhaust very rusty
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
boyh front wiper blades wearing
ext. system starting to rust in places
fuel tank retaining starting to rust
n/s/r ext.heat shield loose
no n/s/r fog light working
plastic covers fitted over sils
stone chip damage to n/s/f head light
surface rust on parts of susp.
tyres seem low on pressure
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
boyh front wiper blades wearing
ext. system starting to rust in places
fuel tank retaining starting to rust
n/s/r ext.heat shield loose
no n/s/r fog light working
plastic covers fitted over sils
stone chip damage to n/s/f head light
surface rust on parts of susp.
tyres seem low on pressure
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
advise bulkhead cracked and flexing at brake servo †noise around engine bay require further investagation
advise on bulkhead small crack and flexing at brake servo
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R246 MNK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 R246 MNK, 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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R246 MNK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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