MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside rear brake disc corroded
Oil leak Engine ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front & offside rear (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
brake pipe line corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
brake pipe line corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear pads also low (3.5.1i)
rear brake application and release poor
indicaters all turning to white light slightly
osr brake disc scored
osr tyre low on tread
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
indicaters all turning to white light slightly
osr brake disc scored
osr tyre low on tread
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
different size tyres fitted on vehicle front and rear
nearside front tyre has small cuts on insidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
different size tyres fitted on vehicle front and rear
nearside front tyre has small cuts on insidewall
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S510 AKP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S510 AKP, 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 S510 AKP registered?
S510 AKP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S510 AKP safe to buy?
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