MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,366 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front registration plate is slightly deteriorated/damaged
oil leak
slight smear from the front wiper blades
slight travel on the handbrake lever
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear outer arches corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear outer arches corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear outer arches corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear outer arches corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear and o/s/r outer arches corrosion
Offside Front steering rack mounting has movement obstructed view for proper assessement
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear outer arch corrosion
Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front steering rack mounting area has slight movement obstructed view
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear outer arch corrosion
Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front steering rack mounting area has slight movement obstructed view
Front suspension lower front arm mounting bushes are worn and soft.
Offside driveshaft inner CV gaiter starting to split and slight leak.
Whole exhaust system weak with corrosion.
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear shock-absorbers weeping
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear shock-absorbers weeping
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear shock absorbers leaking(offside badly)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front inner brake pads appear low., advise inspection....
rear inner brake pads not visable....
rear outer brake pads low o/s appears to be crumbling , advise pad inspection....
windscreen damage , not excessive.....
o/s/f shock absorber corroding....
rear brake pads low....
windscreen damage in zone A, not yet excessive.....
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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V866 GLD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 V866 GLD, 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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V866 GLD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 1999.
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