MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,607 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to underside
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box, holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to underside
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded, rear clamp missing
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded, rear clamp missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
some corrosion too rear spring platforms
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering rack insecure mounting broken away (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
some corrosion too rear spring platforms
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
centre exhaust heat shield loose
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.
Offside rear tyre slightly cracked.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.
Offside rear tyre slightly cracked.
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust rusting
slight engine oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
center brake light bulbs not all working but more than 50%
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer egde
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
center brake light bulbs not all working but more than 50%
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer egde
nearside rear wheel rim damaged on inner and outer rims
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear wheel rim damaged on inner and outer rims
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r inner edge tyre wearing
both rear brake flexi hose metal ends corroded
nearside rear tyre low on inner edge
rear exhaust leaking
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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S9 VAE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 VAE, 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 VAE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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