MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
OIL LEAK
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
front brake imbalance at 11%
n/s/f screen chipped 5mm zone b
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front tyres worn on outer and inner edges
Movement in N/S/F strut insert
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight weep at bottom of steering rack
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X429 JSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 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 X429 JSU, 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 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X429 JSU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2001.
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