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155,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front out rigger corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper shocker mount corroded
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper shocker mount corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brake back plates corroded
Rear shocker casings corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front out rigger corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper shocker mount corroded
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper shocker mount corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brake back plates corroded
Rear shocker casings corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear shocker casings corroded
Rear shocker upper mounts corroded
exhaust parts corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear shocker casings corroded
Rear shocker upper mounts corroded
exhaust parts corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake disc back plates corroded
Rear shocker casings corroded
Rear upper shocker mounts corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
various suspension parts corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre cracking but not through to cords
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
dampness around fuel filter
em light on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front tyre structure starting to split
Nearside Rear tyre damaged, perishing and wearing on inner edge of tread
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
dampness around fuel filter
em light on
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BJ08 UAH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BJ08 UAH, 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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BJ08 UAH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.
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