MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,977 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear brake discs corroded
both rear flexi brake hose feral's corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
both rear brake discs corroded
both rear flexi brake hose feral's corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front outer door handle sticking when operated
Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer side wall
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc corroded/pitted
both front brake discs corroded/worn
engine lamp on
Fuel system component leaking at filter area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front outer door handle sticking when operated
Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer side wall
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc corroded/pitted
both front brake discs corroded/worn
engine lamp on
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front and rear brake discs corroded
Fuel system component leaking at filter area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front and rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
engine management light on at time of test
Nail in nearside front tyre
exhaust smoke test only just passed
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
exhaust smoke test only just passed
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
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FM08 UXS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 FM08 UXS, 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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FM08 UXS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2008.
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