MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside upper brake pipe union corroded
Rear pads getting low
Offside upper brake pipe union corroded
Rear pads getting low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
exhaust centre section rear heat shield partially insecure
nearside front fog lamp unit partially insecure
offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting
plastic outer sill covers fitted
steering rack damp
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
windscreen chipped outside the swept area
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
exhaust centre section rear heat shield partially insecure
nearside front fog lamp unit partially insecure
offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting
plastic outer sill covers fitted
steering rack damp
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
windscreen chipped outside the swept area
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system heat shield partially insecure
nearside front fog lamp unit partially insecure
nearside rear outer sidelight innoperative
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged and wearing on the inner edge
offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting, outer sidewall damaged and wearing on the inner edge
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
plastic outer sill covers fitted
power steering hose damp
steering rack damp
turbo hoses perishing and splitting
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
windscreen chipped outside the swept area
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system heat shield partially insecure
nearside front fog lamp unit partially insecure
nearside rear outer sidelight innoperative
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged and wearing on the inner edge
offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting, outer sidewall damaged and wearing on the inner edge
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
plastic outer sill covers fitted
power steering hose damp
steering rack damp
turbo hoses perishing and splitting
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
windscreen chipped outside the swept area
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge
fuel filler cap damaged slightly
long travel on the parking brake lever
nearside front fog lamp unit partially insecure
offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly
plastic outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge
fuel filler cap damaged slightly
long travel on the parking brake lever
nearside front fog lamp unit partially insecure
offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly
plastic outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
exhaust heat shield is insecure
front brake discs are heavily worn
rear brake hose ferrules have some corrosion n/s and o/s
rear silencer is heavily corroded
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S986 RNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S986 RNO, 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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S986 RNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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