MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
exhaust in poor condition at rear and bangs on axle
fuel filter poorly secured
offside rear tyre worn on edges
power steering pipe poorly secured over engine
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner D bush bracket broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
exhaust in poor condition at rear and bangs on axle
fuel filter poorly secured
offside rear tyre worn on edges
power steering pipe poorly secured over engine
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axlebeam mounting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axlebeam mounting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre worn on edges
Offside wiper split at end
exhaust rear silencer clamp nissing
fuel filter not secured in mounting bracket
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axlebeam mounting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axlebeam mounting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre worn on edges
Offside wiper split at end
exhaust rear silencer clamp nissing
fuel filter not secured in mounting bracket
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON
N/S/F ABS RING BROKEN
OIL LEAK ON ENGINE
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake discs have surface corrosion
exhaust heat sheild at rear inscure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre is on the limit of 1.6mm on the centre 3/4 of tread
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X837 VVW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 X837 VVW, 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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X837 VVW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 December 2000.
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