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Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side rear and off side rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner constant velocity joint badly perished
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))
near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating and beginning to adversely affect light image
near side front and off side front fog lights not working and have broken lenses
near side rear and off side rear brake back plates corroding away and part missing
off side front shock absorber dust cover has large hole, near side front has small holes
off side rear wheel arch corroding but no sharp edges
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in two (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side rear and off side rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner constant velocity joint badly perished
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))
near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating and beginning to adversely affect light image
near side front and off side front fog lights not working and have broken lenses
near side rear and off side rear brake back plates corroding away and part missing
off side front shock absorber dust cover has large hole, near side front has small holes
off side rear wheel arch corroding but no sharp edges
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint word (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight freying (7.1.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))
coolant pipes corroding
knock from rear, suspect being caused by anti-roll bar "D" bushes
near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating and adversely affecting light image
near side front and off side front fog lights broken/not working
near side rear and off side rear brake back plates badly corroded and many areas corroded away and holed
off side front inner and near side front inner constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorated-cracking
off side front shockabsorber dust cover split
off side rear wheel arch corroded but not causing sharp edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer side wall damaged exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint word (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight freying (7.1.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))
coolant pipes corroding
knock from rear, suspect being caused by anti-roll bar "D" bushes
near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating and adversely affecting light image
near side front and off side front fog lights broken/not working
near side rear and off side rear brake back plates badly corroded and many areas corroded away and holed
off side front inner and near side front inner constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorated-cracking
off side front shockabsorber dust cover split
off side rear wheel arch corroded but not causing sharp edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play very slight wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but not holed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))
coolant pipe very corroded
near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating and beginning to adversely affect light image
near side front and off side front fog lights broken and not working
near side rear and off side rear brake back plates corroding away
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play very slight wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but not holed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))
coolant pipe very corroded
near side front and off side front fog lights broken and not working
near side rear and off side rear brake back plates corroding away
oil level very low
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp bit cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated gaiter worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock mount fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock mount fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FRONT TYRES WORN ONINNER EDGES X2
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AA08 FWY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 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 AA08 FWY, 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 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AA08 FWY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 2008.
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