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124,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anchor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has several splits in inner side wall. advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber body is corroded and weeping through corroded area
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Subframe is very rusty
Signs of oil leak engine/transmission
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor bracer under drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anchor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has several splits in inner side wall. advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber body is corroded and weeping through corroded area
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Subframe is very rusty
Signs of oil leak engine/transmission
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust corrosion
General corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General corrosion
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
o/s fog light inop
Exhaust corroded
Offside Front Fog lamp inop
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and wearing on inner (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front fog lamp inop
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f fog lamp broken
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/F front wiper will require replacing soon
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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FG08 AYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 FG08 AYD, 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 FG08 AYD registered?
FG08 AYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2008.
Is FG08 AYD safe to buy?
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