MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,415 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dashboard display working incorrectly
exhaust rear scilencer corroded
fuel hose clamp corroded
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dashboard display working incorrectly
exhaust rear scilencer corroded
fuel hose clamp corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
fuel filler pipe(s) clamp excessively corroded
gear box oil leak
info display light illuminated on dash
info display unreadable
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
coolant level below minimum marker
fuel filler pipe(s) clamp excessively corroded
gear box oil leak
info display light illuminated on dash
info display unreadable
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs corroded
rear discs corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs corroded
rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISE REAR NO.PLATE BE REPLACED SOON /CRACKED/ WATER INGRESS
ADVISE REAR NO.PLATE BE CHANGED SOON
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S9 JSL 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 S9 JSL, 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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S9 JSL is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 1998.
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