MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body work damaged to offside front wing
both front and both rear coil springs badly rusted
both front fog lamps damaged+glass broken
both headlamps washers inoperative
engine oil level very low
front reg plate has a slight crack
nearside front tyre wearing low
rear boot dampers very weak/defective not holding tail- gate
rear exhaust heat shield adrifted +making noise
serious engine oil leak/oil on exhaust pipe
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body work damaged to offside front wing
both front and both rear coil springs badly rusted
both front fog lamps damaged+glass broken
both headlamps washers inoperative
engine oil level very low
front reg plate has a slight crack
nearside front tyre wearing low
rear boot dampers very weak/defective not holding tail- gate
rear exhaust heat shield adrifted +making noise
serious engine oil leak/oil on exhaust pipe
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front fog lamps not working damaged/glass broken
both front headlamps washers /wipers not working
both front suspension coil springs rusted
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front reg plate has a crack
offside rear indicator lamp lens condensed/water trapped in side
(strong advice) excessive oil leaks
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front fog lamps not working damaged/glass broken
both front headlamps washers /wipers not working
both front suspension coil springs rusted
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front reg plate has a crack
offside rear indicator lamp lens condensed/water trapped in side
rear wiper blade split/worn
(strong advice) excessive oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
battery insecure on tray
excessive engine/gearbox oil leaks
front tyres 215/55/R16 rear tyres 205/50/R16
nearside headlamp washer wiper stuck in position
offside rear tyre uneven treads and cracking slightly
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
bad oil leak from engine
both rear discs pitted
cill covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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W113 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 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 W113 UEL, 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 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W113 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2000.
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