MOT Status
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156,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside shock absorber bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Gear knob insecure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing noisy in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit (2mm) and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit ( 2mm) and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sign of oil leak around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer brake and position light bulbs discolouring
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside shock absorber bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside shock absorber bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Gear knob insecure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing noisy in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit (2mm) and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit ( 2mm) and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sign of oil leak around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer brake and position light bulbs discolouring
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside shock absorber bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame 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))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))
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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides (3.3 (b) (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))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides defective (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
door mirrors deteriorated
n/s and o/s door mirror glasses deteriorated giving poor rear view
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s and o/s door mirror glasses deteriorated giving poor rear view
Nearside Front tyre 3mm
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn/ lipped
Nearside Front tyre 3mm
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake discs corroded and worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front slight play in steering track arm
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
front brake pads approx. 75% worn
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front slight play in steering track arm
Nearside Rear nearside outer rear sidelight not working
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
front brake pads approx. 75% worn
front brake discs worn/lipped
o/s/f brake pads wearing low?
o/s/f fog light lens cracked
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn/lipped
o/s/f brake pads wearing low?
o/s/f fog light lens cracked
slight movmement in front suspension links
o/s/f fog light lens cracked
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HV58 FWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HV58 FWN, 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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HV58 FWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2008.
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