MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,616 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
handbrake travel,slightly long footbrake travel
wear in n/s front strut top mount
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
handbrake travel,slightly long footbrake travel
wear in n/s front strut top mount
Nearside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
wear in n/s front strut top mount
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion on front inner wheel arch,corrosion on floor.
exhaust deteriorated
slight wear in n/s front strut top mount.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion on o/s front inner wheel arch.
exhaust deteriorated
wear in n/s front strut top mount.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust deteriorated
slight corrosion on front inner arch
slight wear in n/s front strut top mount.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
all tyres perished
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
all tyres perished
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all tyres slightly perished
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear tyres slightly perished
surface corrosion on rear brake discs
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s front tyer has nail in tread
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise adjustment of handbrake lever still has resevre travell
steering rack damp
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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V815 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V815 JBO, 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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V815 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.
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