MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front shock absorber casings corroding
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre cracking / worn
rear brake discs worn / pitted
rear exhaust clamp missing
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front shock absorber casings corroding
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre cracking / worn
rear brake discs worn / pitted
rear exhaust clamp missing
nearside rear tyre cracking
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
offside front brake pipe corroding
offside front tyre scuffed on inner wall
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside front brake pipe corroding
offside front tyre scuffed on inner wall
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes corroding
long pull to handbrake
nearside rear tyre cracking
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all tyres worn and surface cracks
front brake discs worn
long pull on handbrake
rear brake discs and pads worn
slight twist in offside front flexible brake pipe
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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S230 DWL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S230 DWL, 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 S230 DWL registered?
S230 DWL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 1999.
Is S230 DWL safe to buy?
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