MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
handbrake release button in poor condition
play in front seats
power steering pipes corroded
rear brake ferrells corroded
welding repair n/s front floorpan
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front shock absorbers corroded
front tyres worn low on edges
movement o/s front seat
o/s rear brake disc corroded
power steering pipes corroded
wipers worn
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front shock absorbers corroded
front tyres worn low on edges
movement o/s front seat
o/s rear brake disc corroded
power steering pipes corroded
wipers worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
check engine light on
child seat fitted n/s rear seat belt
dampness around power steering pipes
exhaust system in poor condition
hand brake realease button ,missing but can be releasted
o/s front seatbelt slightly frayed
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
check engine light on
child seat fitted n/s rear seat belt
dampness around power steering pipes
exhaust system in poor condition
heavy dampness n/s rear shock absorber
o/s front seatbelt slightly frayed
slight dampness o/s rear shock absorber
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine oil leaks
exhaust heavly corroded
handbrake travel high
large stone chip in windscreen
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge close to legal limit
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit
rear number plate water damaged
rubber suspension bushes age cracking
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
brake fluid level on minimum mark
handbrake travel high
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S991 NBD is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S991 NBD, 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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What year was S991 NBD registered?
S991 NBD is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S991 NBD safe to buy?
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