MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
exhaust system very rusty and has a slight blow
front and rear tyres worn on edges and close to limit
rear brake discs in poor condition
rear brake pads worn close to limit
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear discs slightly worn
plastic sill covers fitted
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
chips to screen
corrosion to front shock outer casings
front side light slightly dim
n/s/r tyre part worn fiited damage to both sidewalls
slight corrosion to floor pans by seat belt mlount and rear chassis rail by coil spring
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chips to screen
corrosion to front shock outer casings
front side light slightly dim
plastic sill covers fitted
slight corrosion to floor pans by seat belt mlount and rear chassis rail by coil spring
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
power steering hose weeping fluid
rear brake hose ferrules corroding
power steering hose weeping fluid
rear brake hose ferrules corroding
both rear tyres mishaped on inner edges
handbrake travel requires adjusting
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S104 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S104 APG, 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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What year was S104 APG registered?
S104 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 1999.
Is S104 APG safe to buy?
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