MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower exhaust flexi pipe outer gauze is insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section area (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear brake backplates are corroded
both rear shock absorbers outer casings are corroded
cv grease detected around offside front outer cv gaiter inner clip area
engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)
front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)
Brake performance unable to be tested due to nearside front coil spring broken and risk of spring jumping out and causing damage (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Y- section area to rear silencers (8.2.2.1 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower exhaust flexi pipe outer gauze is insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section area (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear brake backplates are corroded
both rear shock absorbers outer casings are corroded
cv grease detected around offside front outer cv gaiter inner clip area
engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)
front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)
mid exhaust clamp deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres 1mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
rear brake hoses slightly corroded
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected wrong colour (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
rear brake hoses slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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EA08 GXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 EA08 GXK, 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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EA08 GXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 August 2008.
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