MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,925 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
general corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust system insecure section joint clamp corroded /detached.exhaust leaking excessively (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan towards sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component insecure of front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan corroded at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan corroded towards centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan corroded towards sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/floorpan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and excessively perished,tyre leaking on test (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre large screw in tread,tread close to wear indicators,small cuts present ()
rear exhaust silencer corroded,fuel filter corroded.some pitting on brake discs vehicle been stood
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ns mirror damaged
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf floor (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in osf arch (2.4.A.3)
ns mirror damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Link rod (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wing holed marked (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer clamp deterated (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly warn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides and waring out of shape (4.1.E.1)
nsr brake pads are getting low
os anti-roll bar mounting very rusty
os of the bulkhead is very rusty ! but cant see to much due to the sound profing
rear brake discs are rusty
rear tyres are wearing oddly on the inside
slight play in the rear axle bushes
small hole in the os inner wing
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres are wearing oddly on the inside
nsf drop top link washer is bent
rear exhaust box clamp is in poor condition
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres are wearing oddly on the inside
nsf drop top link washer is bent
rear exhaust box clamp is in poor condition
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MEY 198 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MEY 198, 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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MEY 198 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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