MOT Status
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182,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
various items corroded under vechicle
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Road wheel fixing missing one in all wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
various items corroded under vechicle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
various items corroded
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s rear tyre worn to wear markers
o/s rear tyre wearing close to wear markers
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s rear tyre worn to wear markers
o/s rear tyre wearing close to wear markers
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DU08 ZPX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 DU08 ZPX, 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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DU08 ZPX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2008.
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