MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,893 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Main beam switch just serviceable
Manufacturer plastic covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly warped (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear subframe and all suspension components corroded
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Main beam switch just serviceable
Manufacturer plastic covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly warped (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear subframe and all suspension components corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central exhaust corroded
Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
engine cover/sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central exhaust corroded
Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
engine cover/sill covers fitted
Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear fuel filter corroded
engine cover/sill covers fitted
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all brake discs surface corrosion
engine cover/sill covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
engine/sill covers fitted covering testable items
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV08 EVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 DV08 EVG, 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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DV08 EVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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