MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air freshner on int. mirror
ext. system getting rusty in places
fuel tank retaining strap rusting
general wear on all discs
hand brake travel may need att. soon
n/s/f tyre getting low on tread
odd sticker on screen
plastic covers fitted over sils
slight oil leak lower rad. area
tow bar fitted
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air freshner on int. mirror
ext. system getting rusty in places
fuel tank retaining strap rusting
general wear on all discs
hand brake travel may need att. soon
n/s/f tyre getting low on tread
odd sticker on screen
plastic covers fitted over sils
slight oil leak lower rad. area
tow bar fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air freshners on int. mirror
centre ext. heat shield loose
ext. system getting rusty in places
fuel tank retaining straps wearing
general wear on all discs
hand brake travel may need att. soon
n/s/f tyrer getting low on tread
no n/s/r fog light working
odd stickers on screen
plastic covers fitted over sils
small ext. leak around rear pipe area
stne chips in screen
tow bar fitted
under engine cover damaged
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VIW 8069 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 VIW 8069, 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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What year was VIW 8069 registered?
VIW 8069 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is VIW 8069 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VIW 8069 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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