MOT Status
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141,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes both rear, both front to rear and both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs worn (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge tread ok (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs worn (1.2.1 (e))
various body steering and suspension components corroded but not yet weakened (Front strut towers , springs, shock absorbers)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Nearside Front inner arch and strut tower corroded but not yet weakened
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front inner arch an strut tower corroded but not yet weakened
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases second flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Nearside Front inner arch and strut tower corroded but not yet weakened
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner arch an strut tower corroded but not yet weakened
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut in side wall tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear heatshield insecure
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between middle and rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))
Rear both
exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to become detached
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?
Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V248 EPV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 90,819 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V248 EPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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V248 EPV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 7 January 2000.
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