MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front floor corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
aux belt worn
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack (2.3.3b)
Engine oil leak
O/S/R tyre nailed
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
engine warning lamp on
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
engine warning lamp on
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine light on
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine light on
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Oil leak
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
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S260 SCF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S260 SCF, 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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S260 SCF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 1999.
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