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138,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
brake backplates corroded
engine cover fitted
handbrake travel
headlamp lenses faded
suspension components corroded
underbody corrosion
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
body corrosion
brake backplates corroded
handbrake travel
headlamp lenses faded
underbody corrosion
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
body corrosion
brake backplates corroded
handbrake travel
headlamp lenses faded
underbody corrosion
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joint on EGR valve cooler pipe on front of engine (6.1.2 (a))
handbrake travel
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine cover fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rerar exhaust heat sheild loose
unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rerar exhaust heat sheild loose
unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted
ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CK08 ZHG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 CK08 ZHG, 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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CK08 ZHG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2008.
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