MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,540 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear coil springs corroded
front wheels require tracking
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear tyre worn on both edges
offside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge
rear axle beam corroded
slight wear on rear brake discs
unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside rear coil spring corroded
rear axle beam corroded
slight corrosion on nearside rear flexi hose ferrules
unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers
Fuel pipe insecure intake pipe to tank (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake discs corroded and worn
nearside rear coil spring corroded
offside nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
rear axle beam corroded
unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both rear flexi brake hose ferruls corroded
exhaust centre and rear corroded
exhaust centre to front has slight leak of gases
front wheels require tracking
gearbox has oil leaks
slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs
slight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe
slight dampness around power steering rack
temp fuel cap fitted
unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both rear flexi brake hose ferruls corroded
exhaust centre and rear corroded
exhaust centre to front has slight leak of gases
front wheels require tracking
gearbox has oil leaks
slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs
slight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe
slight dampness around power steering rack
temp fuel cap fitted
unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front suspension legs getting corroded
n/s/f floor getting slightly corroded
sill covers fitted unable to fully check for corrosion
steering rack slightly damp with oil at bottom of colomn area
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front suspension struts getting corroded
exhaust front section getting corroded
exhaust rear box clamp getting corroded
fuel tank neck clips getting corroded
n/s/f floor getting corroded
sill covers fitted unable to fully check sill condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front suspension legs getting corroded
exhaust rear clamp getting corroded
fuel filler neck on tank, clips getting corroded
n/s/f floor getting corroded
sill covers fitted unable to fully check sill condition
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)
both wipers torn slightly
front brake discs getting pitted
slight oil leak on power steering rack
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front brake discs getting pitted
both wipers torn slightly
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)
slight oil leak on power steering rack
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front suspension struts getting heavily corroded
both rear tyres tread and sidewalls cracking
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
high leavel brake lamp as to bulbs that are inop
rear exhaust rubber mountings split and perished
high level; brake light partially innop
slight damp on power steering rack
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W129 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green 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 W129 DUB, 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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W129 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2000.
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