MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
TYRE SIZE 245-45-17
Front Upper Coolant pipe corroded
Nearside Front 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))
Offside Front 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))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Coolant pipe corroded
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))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust heats hield insecure
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust heats hield insecure
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust heat sheild is insecure and is resting on the exhaust
fuel filter has mist of fuel but is not leaking at time of test
steering notchy on lock to lock
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust heat sheild is insecure and is resting on the exhaust
fuel filter has mist of fuel but is not leaking at time of test
steering notchy on lock to lock
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate cracked
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
tyre size 225 45 zr 17 94W XL
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate cracked
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
tyre size 225 45 zr 17 94W XL
offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
tyre size 225 45 ZR17 94W XL
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate cracked
nearside front brake disc worn
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear brake disc scored slightly
offside front brake disc worn
offside rear brake disc scored slightly
offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
tyre size: 225/45R17W
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate cracked
nearside front brake disc worn
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear brake disc scored slightly
offside front brake disc worn
offside rear brake disc scored slightly
offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
tyre size: 225/45R17W
front brake discs slightly worn
front number plate slightly cracked
nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge
offside rear brake disc slightly scorded
offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs slightly worn
front number plate slightly cracked
nail in offside rear tyre and slightly cracking
nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
nearside rear tyre close to limit and cracking
offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and small cut in sidewall
offside rear brake disc slightly scorded
tyre size 225 45 17 W
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FT08 JZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.
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 FT08 JZA, 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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FT08 JZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 2008.
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