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Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp damaged but not showing white light to rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp damaged but not showing white light to rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
engine management light illuminated
nearside rear light unit damaged
play in steering shaft above rack
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
engine management light illuminated
nearside rear light unit damaged
play in steering shaft above rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
steering rack has slight oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
steering rack has slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
eml illuminated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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KS08 YJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 KS08 YJJ, 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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KS08 YJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.
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