MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,032 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all brake bake plates corroded/missing
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake back plates corroded/missing
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake back plates corroded/missing
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Whole system (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front tyre tread light cracking and slight worn outer tread
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre tread light cracking
Offside Front Upper anti roll bar droplink gaiter slight deteriorated
Offside Rear tyre tread light cracking
trace of heat damage at rear brakes
tyre treads cracking
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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AO08 AZB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 AZB, 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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AO08 AZB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.
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