MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front and rear number plates deteriorating
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front and rear number plates deteriorating
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Both front and rear number plates starting to fade
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front and rear number plates starting to fade
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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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S248 FUD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S248 FUD, 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 S248 FUD registered?
S248 FUD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 1999.
Is S248 FUD safe to buy?
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