MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,539 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at coil;spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear silencer deterioated
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside rear chassis at spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear silencer deterioated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside rear chassis at spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear silencer deterioated
Nearside Rear tyre out of shape
air box missing
front anti roll bar link bushes worn
front shockers corroded
hand brake travel
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box at the joints (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre out of shape
air box missing
front anti roll bar link bushes worn
front shockers corroded
hand brake travel
oil leak
Offside Rear surface corrosion on brake discs
front brake discs partly corroded
oil leak
oil low
rear exhaust section corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear surface corrosion on brake discs
front brake discs partly corroded
oil leak
oil low
rear exhaust section corroded
both front tyres worn on the edge
both rear tyres out of shape
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
both front tyres worn on the edge
both rear tyres out of shape
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
35% rear brake imbalance
Air bag warning lamp illuminated
Offside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges
Oil leak
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
slight deterioration and slight movement in the offside and nearside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
35% rear brake imbalance
Air bag warning lamp illuminated
Offside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges
Oil leak
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
slight deterioration and slight movement in the offside and nearside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine oil low
near side front tyre under inflated
neare side front tyre worn low outer edge / and small nick outer side wall
off side rear brake hose slight mark/ close to hand brake cable
rear silencer heat shield loose
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine oil low
near side front tyre under inflated
neare side front tyre worn low outer edge / and small nick outer side wall
off side rear brake hose slight mark/ close to hand brake cable
rear silencer heat shield loose
screw in off side front tyre
near side front ABS ring split
off side rear shocker damp/ noticed when jacked up with weight off suspension
rear brake discs slight corrosion
sligfht fray to near side hand brake cable
brake pipes greased
bulk head corroded around steering rack mounting
exhaust heat shield insecure
offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded
offside and nearside front lower arm centre bushes have slight play
offside rear shock absorber damp
rear brake discs corroded
slight hand brake travel
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake pipes greased
bulk head corroded around steering rack mounting
exhaust heat shield insecure
offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded
offside and nearside front lower arm centre bushes have slight play
offside rear shock absorber damp
rear brake discs corroded
slight hand brake travel
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
osr nsr discs starting to rust up
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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W143 OSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 W143 OSL, 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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W143 OSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 August 2000.
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