MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
check engine light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s 200, o/s 130 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
check engine light on
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Emissions higher than normal
Engine management light on
General rust to underbody,suspension,brakes and fuel related parts
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion brake pipe mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg rusted to hole but not within 30 cm to suspension (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake backing plate rusty
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Slight brake bind
Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Steering rack movement on mountings
Steering rack slight leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cut to cords in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
Engine management light on
General rust to underbody ,suspension , brakes and fuel components
Movement on steering rack mountings
Movement on steering rack mountings
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Brake pipe mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake backing plate rusty
Offside Rear Chassis leg rusted to hole but not within 30 cm to suspension
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
o/s/r and n/s/r chassis rails corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre exhaust hear shield corroded & loose
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F inner drive shaft boot deteriorated
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
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S883 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 S883 APG, 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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S883 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 1999.
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