MOT Status
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88,411 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front inner c.v gaitors starting to perish
engine oil leaks noted
r/n/s wheel rim damaged on the inner edge
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower than o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear tyre is feathering on inner edge
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear tyre is feathering on inner edge
Coolant Leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
rear tyres slightly cracking in tread
unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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AO08 AYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 AO08 AYW, 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 AO08 AYW registered?
AO08 AYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.
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