MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber top strut mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery leaking (4.13 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30 cm of seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor corroded near seat belt mounting and exposing a pipe located underneath the carpet (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber top strut mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
205 50 16 87 y
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm has bad wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm the tyre is going out of shape and has a flat spot on 2mm strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm has bad wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket area and sump bolt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
dipstick cover/sill is broken and in poor condition
nsr park brake effort is low but working
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan is holed due to corrosion next to seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
205 50 16 87 y
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm has bad wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm the tyre is going out of shape and has a flat spot on 2mm strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm has bad wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket area and sump bolt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
dipstick cover/sill is broken and in poor condition
nsr park brake effort is low but working
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber top mounting point corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber top mounting point corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low and unevenly on inner tread - advise replaced. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive bulk head (2.2.C.1h)
Rear brake pads wearing low on both sides.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake pads wearing low on both sides.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear tyres out of shape
n/s/f upper strut mnt has slight play
slight front brake imbalance
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear tyres out of shape
n/s/f upper strut mnt has slight play
slight front brake imbalance
fuel filler assembly insecure
n-s-f road wheel slightly damaged
n-s-r tyre wearing out of shape on inner part of tread
o-s steering rack area weakened
o-s-r tyre wearing out of shape on inner part of tread
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fuel filler assembly insecure
n-s-f road wheel slightly damaged
n-s-r tyre wearing out of shape on inner part of tread
o-s steering rack area weakened
o-s-r tyre wearing out of shape on inner part of tread
o-s-r tyre has screw in tread
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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V788 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 V788 DJF, 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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V788 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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