MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Fuel system component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated hits stop (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 64% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear various places (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust noisy ( heat -shield ) (7.1.4)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside - both - slight ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance ( outer plastic broken - sharp edge - tapped ) (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel - requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)
Rear Bumper insecure ( tailgate and n s r door sticking ) ()
Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - worn (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both (4.1.E.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear ( brake - grab - bind - grind ) (3.5.1i)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust noisy ( heat -shield ) (7.1.4)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside - both - slight ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance ( outer plastic broken - sharp edge - tapped ) (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel - requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)
Rear Bumper insecure ( tailgate and n s r door sticking ) ()
Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - worn (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside - both (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear ( brake - grab - bind - grind ) (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
n/s front inner wheel arch cover damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s front inner wheel arch cover damaged
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FE58 ZKR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 FE58 ZKR, 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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FE58 ZKR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.
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