MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,035 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front and rear tyres different sizes (front 195/65/r15) and (rears 195/60/r15)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front and rear tyres different sizes (front 195/65/r15) and (rears 195/60/r15)
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting very corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seen from engine bay under brake servo (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of two bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
REAR exhaust box rusty outer layer
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
REAR exhaust box rusty outer layer
Exhaust system rusty condition
Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on inner sidewall
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system rusty condition
Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on inner sidewall
Oil leak ()
nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges of tread
rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering slight oil misting
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
Rear registration plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear number plate de-laminating but still legible
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear number plate de-laminating but still legible
Offside Rear Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
rear number plate backing starting to part
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W134 STA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 W134 STA, 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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What year was W134 STA registered?
W134 STA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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