MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,275 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
petrol tank straps rusted
rear axle rusted
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST RUBBERS BROKEN (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
petrol tank straps rusted
rear axle rusted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front suspension struts rusted
both rear coil springs rusted
rear anti-roll bar corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front suspension struts rusted
both rear coil springs rusted
rear anti-roll bar corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
both front suspension struts rusted
both rear suspension coil springs rusted
complete exhaust system badly corroded
nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut
rear silencer box badly corroded and rattling inside
rear suspension anti-roll bar corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
both front suspension struts rusted
both rear suspension coil springs rusted
complete exhaust system badly corroded
nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut
rear suspension anti-roll bar corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front suspension struts slightly corroded
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
exhaust system corroded
rear exhaust shield adrifted
rear fuel tank filling rubber hose clips corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front suspension struts slightly corroded
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
exhaust system corroded
rear exhaust shield adrifted
rear fuel tank filling rubber hose clips corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise on crack on nearside lower windscreen
front exhaust section slightly corroded
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise on crack on nearside lower windscreen
front exhaust section slightly corroded
advise rear brake discs scored on surface edges
both front shock absorber casing rusted
rear exhaust section outer skin corroded
rear number plate slightly dirty
rear number plate slightly deformed
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear number plate slightly deformed
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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R310 ALD is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R310 ALD, 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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R310 ALD is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 1998.
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