MOT Status
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203,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes application un-even (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer section corroded, holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low
Offside Front Lower forward suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Offside Front tyre tread wearing low
rear brake discs in poor condition
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid silencer section corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing next to suspension turret corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam corroded and holed at the spring base (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre tread wearing low
Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low
Offside Front Lower forward suspension arm ball joint has slight play
rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
rear brake discs rusting and in poor condition
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing next to strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel tank straps starting to corrode
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer section corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward lower suspension arm (and also its large rubber bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel tank straps starting to corrode
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible backing coming away from one end alowing dirt to obscure letter(s) (0.1 (b))
nearside outer c.v boot deteriorating
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
spare wheel well starting to corrode
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
nearside outer c.v boot deteriorating
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
spare wheel well starting to corrode
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
nearside outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner part of the tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front brake disc(s) poor condition
nearside outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake discs poor condition
parts of the exhaust poor condition
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from a.b.s unit to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from a.b.s unit to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
parts of the exhaust poor condition
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Offside Front floor starting to corrode
Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked and corroded (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front floor starting to corrode
Offside Front macphearson strut corroding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear tyre tread getting low
parts of the exhaust detriorating
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre tread getting low
exhaust rusting
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rusting
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S497 NNH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.
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 S497 NNH, 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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S497 NNH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 February 1999.
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