MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber not working efficiently
both front tyres worn low on edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Front both tyres uneven wear and worn thin on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear exhaust heavily corroded
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.
both rear tyres worn unevenly,offside rear tyre on 2mm,both nearside inner wheel rims damaged,front brake pads worn low
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W163 YAP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 W163 YAP, 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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W163 YAP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.
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