MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside and offside front shock absorbers outer casings corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
engine cover/under tray fitted
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside and offside front shock absorbers outer casings corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
engine cover/under tray fitted
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded but complete
engine cover and under tray fitted
hand brake little reserve travel !!!!
sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sill areas
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
coil springs corroded but complete
engine cover and under tray fitted
sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sill areas
Brake repair wet but no leak found time of test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
coil springs corroded
engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
coil springs corroded
engine cover and Undertrays fitted
brake repair wet no leaks found time retest
engine bay covers and under trays fitted
sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills fully
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
engine bay covers and under trays fitted
sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills fully
covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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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BD08 ENV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BD08 ENV, 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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BD08 ENV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2008.
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