MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,700 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus cross brace. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Spokes of aluminium road wheel abraded away.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR17 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus cross brace. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Spokes of aluminium road wheel abraded away.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR17 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (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))
Rear Emissions unable to be completed missing rear exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Many parts of suspension components and subframe corroded
Nearside Body damage
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Also outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside Performance much weaker than Offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides - White (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Sides - inner sections badly stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Many parts of suspension components and subframe corroded
Nearside Body damage
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Also outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded, worn and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc`s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc`s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc`s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc`s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine man: light on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Engine man: light on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osr tyre cracking in tread
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise n/s/rear tyre has wall damage to both sides
advise o/s/r tyre starting to separate
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side rear tyre has slight spit in side wall.
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FL03 HAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FL03 HAU, 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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FL03 HAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2008.
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