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175,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all brake discs worn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all brake discs worn
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine management light illuminated on dashboard
top and bottom engine covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items
Emissions not tested due to poor exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear worn low on tread and worn uneven on inside edges
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light illuminated on dashboard
top and bottom engine covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
e.m.l on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR BRAKE PADS AT 3-4MM...
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre is deteriorated
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG08 JOJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 HG08 JOJ, 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 HG08 JOJ registered?
HG08 JOJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.
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