MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
offside front head light stone chip
Offside and nearside front struts are heavily corroded
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank clips are broken
Offside and nearside front struts are heavily corroded
both front struts heavily corroded
both rear shock absorbers showing slight weepage
cannot check sills due to outer plastic covers
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
both front struts heavily corroded
both rear shock absorbers showing slight weepage
cannot check sills due to outer plastic covers
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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S896 CSF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S896 CSF, 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 S896 CSF registered?
S896 CSF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 1999.
Is S896 CSF safe to buy?
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