MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management kight on
offside rear wheel flat spotted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine management light on ;
rear brake discs corroded ;
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage,not exposing cords
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Engine management light on.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
h/brake snatching
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W164 SMR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 W164 SMR, 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 W164 SMR registered?
W164 SMR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2000.
Is W164 SMR safe to buy?
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