MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,157 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2154517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers
Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers
Both front tyre walls pinched slightly
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S washer slightly blocked but providing enough fluid
Protective coating applied to all brake hoses
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush centre bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Both front tyre walls pinched slightly
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S washer slightly blocked but providing enough fluid
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside front tyre has chunk missing from outer sidewall
windscreen has small crack not in drivers view
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside front tyre has chunk missing from outer sidewall
windscreen has small crack not in drivers view
Engine oil breather pipe adrift from fitting
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
check engine warning telltale is diplayed
The inner and outer sidewalls of offside front tyre have several cuts (not showing cords)
Engine oil breather pipe adrift from fitting
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
check engine warning telltale is diplayed
The inner and outer sidewalls of offside front tyre have several cuts (not showing cords)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
check engine light is on
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
check engine light is on
air condition pump faulty
drivers seat belt starting to fray
front shock legs starting to corrode
rear shock absorbers misting of oil
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
drivers seat belt starting to fray
front shock legs starting to corrode
rear shock absorbers misting of oil
REAR EXHAUST BOX HOLED,RUSTY, AND PRODUCING SOME NOISE .BUT NOT EXCESIVE
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T161 HGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 T161 HGT, 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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T161 HGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1999.
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