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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated + outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated + outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 10% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under trays and engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside head lamp washer not working pre 2009
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached adjustable suspension unit un-wound (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlamp washers not working (pre 2009)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Inner cv. boot fitment condition
engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
tyres cracking in tread
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
tyres cracking in tread
rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs slightly worn
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel filter not fully secure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front discs deteriorated
sill covers fitted sills not seen
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HY08 PTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HY08 PTX, 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 HY08 PTX registered?
HY08 PTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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