MOT Status
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161,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside - Jacking Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil and Gearbox Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear - Nearside and Offside - Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside - Jacking Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil and Gearbox Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear - Nearside and Offside - Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to under body and components
rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to under body and components
rear coil springs corroded
rear coil springs corroded
rear silencer corroded
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear coil springs corroded
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre heat shield loose
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
centre heat shield loose
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion of rear exhaust silencer
Offside Rear slight bind on wheel
nail in offside rear tyre
corrosion of exhaust system
rev lamps inop
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
corrosion of rear exhaust silencer
surface corrosion of front brake discs
advise both front tyres wearing inner edge
advise both rear tyres worn edges
advise rear silencer slightly corroded
Oil leak
offside inner cv boot weeping
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake travel high (nearly to stop) recommend brake check/adjustment
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S4 GMW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 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 S4 GMW, 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 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S4 GMW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 October 2000.
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