MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
air bag worning lamp on
exhaust back box poor
n/s outer front tyre worn smoth, near cord's, limit
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
air bag worning lamp on
exhaust back box poor
n/s outer front tyre worn smoth, near cord's, limit
air bag worning on
back box casing poor
pitting to rear brake disc's
worning lamps on dash
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
air bag light on
engine check light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
centre rear seat belt locking mechanism casing in poor condition
corrosion to both rear brake hose furrells
dampness to steering rack
front exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust
nearside front tyre worn heavy outer edge
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside washer poor
rear brakes slight imbalance
slight movement in steering rack bushes
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
centre rear seat belt locking mechanism casing in poor condition
corrosion to both rear brake hose furrells
dampness to steering rack
front exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust
nearside front tyre worn heavy outer edge
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside washer poor
rear brakes slight imbalance
slight movement in steering rack bushes
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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S263 DCD 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 S263 DCD, 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 S263 DCD registered?
S263 DCD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 1999.
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