MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres cracking in tread
both rear wheel arches corroded
engine and gearbox oil leaks
engine undertray fitted hanging loose
exhaust corroded
front suspension components corroded
heatshield around exhaust loose and rattling
n/s/r tread depth low
o/s/r tread depth low
rear suspension components corroded
various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both rear wheel arches corroded
engine and gearbox oil leaks
engine undertray fitted hanging loose
exhaust corroded
front suspension components corroded
heatshield around exhaust loose and rattling
n/s/r tread depth low
o/s/r tread depth low
rear suspension components corroded
various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in both front lower arms
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in both front lower arms
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
nearside front tyre slightly worn outer part of tread
rear wiper blade incomplete
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front tyre slightly worn outer part of tread
rear wiper blade incomplete
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
rear exhaust clamp nearly rotted through
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
rear exhaust clamp nearly rotted through
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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X816 WRA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X816 WRA, 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 X816 WRA registered?
X816 WRA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2000.
Is X816 WRA safe to buy?
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