MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OS/NS sills has covers
OSR/NSR discs slightly pitted
OSR/NSR inner pads cant be viewed
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust outer cover detoriated
Nearside Front Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)
Offside Front Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
NOTE 4255 REFERS TO BOTH FRONT ABS RINGS BROKEN
NOTE 4265 REFERS TO REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD CABLE TIED TO NSR BRAKE PIPE
NOTE 8522 REFERS TO HOSE CLIP ON FILLER NECK INSECURE
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
OSF INNER CV BOOT LEAKING SLIGHTLY
OSR BRAKE DISC PITTED
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X956 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 X956 OAG, 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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X956 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.
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