MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,462 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear is feathering on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm is on 1mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear is feathering on inner edge
Offside Front is on 2mm
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread low
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
X 1 nearside rear brake pipe clip broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front tyre perrished/cracking slightly
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front tyre perrished/cracking slightly
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advancing corrosion to both front Macpherson strut casings
Advancing corrosion to rear chassis around spring seats
Corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch liner
General corrosion to rear axle beam and components
Oil leaking o/s/r inner wing from roof mechanism
Small chips on screen
Some uneven wear to n/s/f tyre
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Some uneven wear to n/s/f tyre
Advancing corrosion to both front Macpherson strut casings
Advancing corrosion to rear chassis around spring seats
Corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch liner
General corrosion to rear axle beam and components
Oil leaking o/s/r inner wing from roof mechanism
Small chips on screen
Advanced corrosion to both front macpherson struts
Both front suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated close to limits
Both rear shock absorbers weaping
Evidence of oil o/s/r inner sill area
Fuel tank straps corroding
General corrosion to all brake hose ferules
Plastic sill covers preventing full examination
Rear exhaust joint corroding
Rear indicators fading
Slight grease weap n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter
Small chips on windscreen
Some grind and grab from parking brake
Some uneven wear to n/s/f tyre
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)
outer sills have plastic covers over them preventing full examination
stone chips front window screen
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
outer sills have plastic covers over them preventing full examination
stone chips front window screen
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advanced corrosion to both front shock absorber tubes
Knock / rattle from o/s of engine
Minor damage to o/s/r light lens
Oil leaking from o/s/r sill area
Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure
Rear shocks weak operation
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advanced corrosion to both front shock absorber tubes
Knock / rattle from o/s of engine
Minor damage to o/s/r light lens
Oil leaking from o/s/r sill area
Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure
Rear shocks weak operation
Front suspension arm bushes deteriorating
Park brake travel high for model
Rear shock absorbers weak operation
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)
both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded
outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills
stone chips front screen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer sill covers fitted
both rear tyre side walls perrished
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R436 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 R436 NNW, 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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R436 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 1998.
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