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120,765 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
condition of exhaust back box
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
condition of exhaust back box
Rear slight play to rear axle bush's
condition of exhaust
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nsr tyre bold on inner and very close to limit
oil leak
osr tyre bold on inner and low tread
exhaust clamp corroded from middle to rear
nsr tyre worn inner and outer and close to limit
oil leak
osr tyre worn outer
exhaust clamp broken on back box
nsr flexi brake hose a slight twist
nsr tyre worn close to legal limit
osr tyre worn on inner
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrakke travel
exhaust rear bracket corroded through, not blowing & still secure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wear to both rear tyre on inner edges
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wear to both rear tyre on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front PAS pipe rusty. Oil weep from throttle body and cyinder head. Signs of rear plate seperating. Front grill loose at bottom as both headlamp supports damaged. Exhaust system rusty.
Front brake pads down to 25%. Rear brake disc on N/S pitted and rusty. Wheel bolts rusty. Signs of front tyres wearing on edges. Front suspension struts rusty.
Front bumper lower spoiler marked/Damaged. Bonnit badge lost colour/finish. Aerial mast bent. Roof cover ripped slightly.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front PAS pipe rusty. Oil weep from throttle body and cyinder head. Signs of rear plate seperating. Front grill loose at bottom as both headlamp supports damaged. Exhaust system rusty.
Front brake pads down to 25%. Rear brake disc on N/S pitted and rusty. Wheel bolts rusty. Signs of front tyres wearing on edges. Front suspension struts rusty.
Front bumper lower spoiler marked/Damaged. Bonnit badge lost colour/finish. Aerial mast bent. Roof cover ripped slightly.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner sidewall, advise oil level half a litre low, advise bonnet badge flaking away, n/s/r interior light hanging out.
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X748 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 X748 NGF, 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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X748 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2000.
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