MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyers wearing on inner edge
center exsault bracket broken
offside rear tyre cracking and pearished on inner sidewall
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges 215/45/17
rear exhaust box deteriorated
slight play in steering rack bushes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges 215/45/17
rear exhaust box deteriorated
slight play in steering rack bushes
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/ o/s wipers deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
tyre wear indicates that the front wheel tracking may need adjustment
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
brake warning light on indicating a fault
engine management light on indicating a fault
tyre wear indicates that the front wheel tracking may need adjustment
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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S888 JOW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S888 JOW, 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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S888 JOW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2000.
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