MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes coated with grease.offside rear brake backing plate corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake piping covered in grease.
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise replacement
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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X838 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel 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 X838 MSL, 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 X838 MSL registered?
X838 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2000.
Is X838 MSL safe to buy?
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