MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement in bulk head (2.3 (a) (i))
floor areas corroded heavily in places
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bandge repair (6.1.2 (a))
Front suspension top strut mounts movement
floors repaired
rear brake hoses and rigid pipes heavily undersealed and signs of corrosion
suspension components corroding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bandge repair (6.1.2 (a))
Front suspension top strut mounts movement
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
floors repaired
rear brake hoses and rigid pipes heavily undersealed and signs of corrosion
suspension components corroding
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating
Nearside Front top suspension mount slight play
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
centre exhaust section rusty
n/s and o/s front strut casings rusty
n/s rear inner wing to sill rusty
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust section rusty
n/s and o/s front strut casings rusty
n/s rear inner wing to sill rusty
centre exhaust rusty
centre exhaust box rusty
nearside and offside front floors rusty
nearside and offside front shock absorbers rusty
nearside and offside rear chassis rusty
nearside and offside rear inner wings rusty
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear floor (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)
centre exhaust box rusty
front exhaust flexi section in poor condition
nearside and offside front floors rusty
nearside and offside front shock absorbers rusty
nearside and offside rear chassis rusty
nearside and offside rear inner wings rusty
nearside front and nearside rear indicators faded
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside floor pan repaired on inside
n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers damp
n/s rear floor pan rusty
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers damp
n/s rear floor pan rusty
Nearside Front 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)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
incorectly spaced plates found in the boot
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S524 CTC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 S524 CTC, 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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S524 CTC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 January 1999.
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