MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear light unit cracked.
corrosion in both rear coil springs.
corrosion in rear brake discs.
corrosion starting in o/s/r brake pipe
damage to front bumper.
front brake discs corroded and face scored.
service message light on dash.
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod + ( gaiter split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear light unit cracked.
corrosion in both rear coil springs.
corrosion in rear brake discs.
corrosion starting in o/s/r brake pipe
damage to front bumper.
front brake discs corroded and face scored.
service message light on dash.
Nearside Front Mudguard insecure broken but still in position ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front spotlight grille surround missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front spotlight broken, glass all gone, not sharp
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 w (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 w (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Mudguard insecure broken but still in position ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front spotlight grille surround missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front spotlight broken, glass all gone, not sharp
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both rear brake calliper springs missing/broken
possible crack in o/s/r wheel, unable to properly due to wheel condition?
rear heatshield insecure
slight bind on o/s/r wheel
slight wear in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear brake calliper springs missing/broken
rear heatshield insecure
slight bind on o/s/r wheel
slight wear in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cut in osr tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight damage to front flexi exhaust but not blowing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both front wheels buckled
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DG08 VSN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 VSN, 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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DG08 VSN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2008.
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