MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust front pipe deteriorated.
undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust front pipe deteriorated.
undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear tyre tread worn unevenly
exhaust heat sheild hanging loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
ns rear tyre cracking
os rear tyre cracking
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
slight deterioration to rear brake discs.
engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall
undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG08 EFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DG08 EFO, 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 DG08 EFO registered?
DG08 EFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 April 2008.
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