MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet secondary catch seized.
Nearside parking brake low performance.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet secondary catch seized.
Nearside parking brake low performance.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front number plate is heavily deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF58 TVN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 AF58 TVN, 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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AF58 TVN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2008.
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