MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust system rusty in places
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front to rear brake pipe rear joiners rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play nearside front track rod
Some drag nearside rear brake
Undertrays fitted
Emissions not tested Cambelt history (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust system rusty in places
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front to rear brake pipe rear joiners rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play nearside front track rod
Some drag nearside rear brake
Undertrays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges
Exhaust system rusty in places
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside front rack boot twisted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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AO08 AZD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 AZD, 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 AZD registered?
AO08 AZD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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