MOT Status
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168,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap seal is perished and splitting
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Way more than slight but not quite excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres miss shappen
Nearside Rear Damage to rear qtr
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside ones (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
offside front wiper arm loose or worn in the fittings but still working
offside rear brakes slight binding
offside rear coil spring corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD08 HGE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FD08 HGE, 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 FD08 HGE registered?
FD08 HGE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.
Is FD08 HGE safe to buy?
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