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86,930 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
chip in screen
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened by gland nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened by gland nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer 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))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear TYRE PRESSURE LOW
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear TYRE PRESSURE LOW
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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AL02 SLV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AL02 SLV, 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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What year was AL02 SLV registered?
AL02 SLV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.
Is AL02 SLV safe to buy?
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