MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,345 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
centre exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
parking brake just within limits ok at time of test
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre split/tearing
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel tank straps corroded
nearside front seat belt twisted
nearside rear tyre has splits in tread
offside rear tyre has very large splits in tread!
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
clip on filler neck missing
fuel tank straps corroded
nearside front seat belt twisted
nearside rear tyre has splits in tread
offside rear tyre has very large splits in tread!
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all tyres showing small degree of tears and splits
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all tyres showing small degree of tears and splits
** STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT**AREA AROUND DRIVERS SIDE LOWER BULKHEAD HAS SMALL MOVEMENT**
**EXHAUST TAIL SECTION AND CENTER SECTION HAVE LEAKS AND BADLY CORRODED**
**OFFSIDE REAR LOCK NUT WHEEL BOLT DAMAGED**
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
** STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT**AREA AROUND DRIVERS SIDE LOWER BULKHEAD HAS SMALL MOVEMENT**
**EXHAUST TAIL SECTION AND CENTER SECTION HAVE LEAKS AND BADLY CORRODED**
**OFFSIDE REAR LOCK NUT WHEEL BOLT DAMAGED**
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rearno plate laminate wearing off
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W126 XGJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W126 XGJ, 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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W126 XGJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2000.
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