MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge especially inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Coolant level below minimum
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge especially inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Coolant level low
Engine oil over full mark
Headlight washers inoperative
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Coolant level low
Engine oil over full mark
Headlight washers inoperative
Limited Performance message showing on Dashboard
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge
emmissions not detected by smoke meter
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
service indicator illuminated on dash display
stonechip in windscreen
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HY57 YVZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 HY57 YVZ, 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 HY57 YVZ registered?
HY57 YVZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2008.
Is HY57 YVZ safe to buy?
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