MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Driver front seatbelt slow too retract, Both rear tyres wearing unevenly inner edge.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres have uneven tyre wear to inner edges
rear exhaust system deteriorated
rear exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r tyre uneven on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs show wear
o/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inner edge
rear brake discs show some wear
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs worn
ns/f tyre perrished
os/ns front tyres worn on inner edges
rear brake discs worn
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear silencer corroded
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
rear exhaust poor condition
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S285 RWJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 S285 RWJ, 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 S285 RWJ registered?
S285 RWJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 1999.
Is S285 RWJ safe to buy?
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