MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))
steering lock fault warning light on dash
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))
steering lock fault warning light on dash
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms corroded on both sides of vehicle at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle has corrosion at both sides at front of main suspension arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
vehicle fitted with outer sill covers which prevent the inspection of outer sills
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot brake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords series of cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle fitted with outer sill covers which prevents inspection
All direction indicators not working faulty switch (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle emergency wheel fitted (5.2.3 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle fitted with outer sill covers which prevents inspection
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked but view not affected (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all 4 brake discs have surface pitting[ due to lack of use ]
Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked but view not affected (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all 4 brake discs have surface pitting[ due to lack of use ]
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear alloy wheel has a flat spot
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded
Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected stuck on (4.6.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear alloy has a flat spot
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake discs slight corrosion
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen chipped at n/s (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen chipped at n/s (8.3.1d)
windscreen cracked outside zone [A]
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
windscreen cracked outside zone [A]
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel filter damp
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise nearside front fog lamp glass broken
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CA08 OLB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 CA08 OLB, 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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CA08 OLB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.
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