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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine cover/sill covers fitted
engine light on
exhaust corroded
fuel filter corroded
hazard switch faulty
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both brackets (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine cover/sill covers fitted
fuel filter corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and traction control light (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both brackets (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine cover/sill covers fitted
fuel filter corroded
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket is damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket is damaged (1.1.15 (a))
engine covers fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket is damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket is damaged (1.1.15 (a))
engine covers fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill covers/engine cover fitted
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play above rack (2.2.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill covers/engine cover fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine covers fitted
Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired missing spring on outer part (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL have very slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired missing spring on outer part (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL have very slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
engine/sill covers fitted covering testable items
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
engine/sill covers fitted covering testable items
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
tyre wear n/sf o/s/f o/s/r side edges
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear tail gate catch faulty
tyre wear n/sf o/s/f o/s/r side edges
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
Horn not working horn (1.6.2a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres out of shape
n/s/f tyre small cuts in sidewall
o/s/f tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres out of shape
n/s/f tyre small cuts in sidewall
o/s/f tyre starting to perish
Alarm fault
Alarm fault
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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FE08 TLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 FE08 TLZ, 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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FE08 TLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2008.
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