MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,921 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin Fumes at engine area (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Some stiction on turning road wheel
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Some stiction on turning road wheel
Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall damaged. Tyre wearing on --- inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Some stiction on turning road wheel
Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi hose area (7.1.2)
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front wheels (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting D rubber (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wiper end cap missing
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have light surface cracks (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting D rubber (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wiper end cap missing
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have light surface cracks (3.5.1i)
Engine management light on
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY AT RUBBER BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine management light on
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY AT RUBBER BUSH (2.4.G.2)
bolt loose on front cross member
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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AO08 AZP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 AO08 AZP, 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 AZP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.
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