MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front oil leak but not excessive
Offside Front fog lamp lense broken
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front oil leak but not excessive
Offside Front fog lamp lense broken
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Horn intermittently works
Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear TPMS lamp on indicating a malfunction
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 - Cut on side wall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 - worn inner edge/ has a cut deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 - worn on inner edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear TPMS lamp on indicating a malfunction
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken.
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper bleed nipple. (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken.
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Smoke test too clean to register.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE08 TMX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 TMX, 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 FE08 TMX registered?
FE08 TMX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.
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