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160,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens not clear (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt short arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt short arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning all (4.3.1 (a) (i))
drivers door difficult to open from outside but does open
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning all (4.3.1 (a) (i))
drivers door difficult to open from outside but does open
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre bald outer edge
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bvoth hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split end,still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre bald outer edge
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bvoth hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
emissions too clean to register
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole at y piece at rear of car (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting out of shape and perished. (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting out of shape and perished. (4.1.E.1)
General corrosion to exhaust
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
General corrosion to exhaust
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EX58 UTC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 EX58 UTC, 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 EX58 UTC registered?
EX58 UTC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 October 2008.
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