MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front shock bodies corroded
Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe Flexi deteriorated/cracked (6.1.2 (a))
NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed smoke emissions plated limit: 0.50K m-1
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to stem casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to stem casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) & wearing smooth on outer shoulder SIZE: 235/45R17Y XL (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's displayed plate limit: 0.50K m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe Flexi deteriorated/cracked (6.1.2 (a))
NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed smoke emissions plated limit: 0.50K m-1
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to stem casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to stem casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) & wearing smooth on outer shoulder SIZE: 235/45R17Y XL (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-join deteriorated/damaged (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Further investigation req'd to confirm source(s) of engine oil leak (Poss turbo pipe blow by/seal issue) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GJ08 DXD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 GJ08 DXD, 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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GJ08 DXD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2008.
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