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39,009 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside headlight condensated
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside headlight condensated
fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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F12 JOY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 F12 JOY, 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 F12 JOY registered?
F12 JOY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 June 2008.
Is F12 JOY safe to buy?
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