MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear wheelarches are corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion n/s/r chassis leg adjacent to coil spring
front bumper has damage
o/s/r indicator lens broken
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to n/s/r wheelarch
o/s/ headlamp broken
o/s/r lens broken
corrosion to n/s/r wheelarch
o/s/ headlamp broken
o/s/r lens broken
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear wheel arches have light corrosion
exhaust corroded
offside front inner arch is corroded
offside head light cracked
offside rear light lense damaged
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both sides rear, wheel arches have some corrosion
n/s/r chassis rail has some corrosion
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both sides rear wheel arches have some corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both sides rear brake discs corroded and pitted
both bottom balljoints have some play
exhaust system corroded
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
rear discs in poor condition
corrosion to brake hose ferrules
o/s/r disc in poor condition
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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S815 BAE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 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 S815 BAE, 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 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S815 BAE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 August 1998.
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