MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front brake discs worn/lipped
both rear brake discs worn/lipped
both rear tyres wearing on inside edges
nearside front suspension top mount bearing slightly rough when rotated
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
both front brake discs worn/lipped
both rear brake discs worn/lipped
both rear tyres wearing on inside edges
nearside front suspension top mount bearing slightly rough when rotated
Coolant leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Coolant leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside 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)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak ()
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL08 ZVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 BL08 ZVC, 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 BL08 ZVC registered?
BL08 ZVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.
Is BL08 ZVC safe to buy?
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