MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear shock top mounts deteriorated.
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both rear shock top mounts deteriorated.
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper shock mount corroded
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 Rear Upper shock mount corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face and on edges pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted covering testable items
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge no signs of construction at time test (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge but no signs of construction at time of test (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Inner tyre wearing no signs of construction at time of test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge but no signs of construction at time of test (4.1.E.1)
plastic under tray fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge no signs of construction at time test (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge but no signs of construction at time of test (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Inner tyre wearing no signs of construction at time of test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge but no signs of construction at time of test (4.1.E.1)
plastic under tray fitted
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres have slices to the side wall not quite to the depth of the ply
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
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KS08 YMG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 YMG, 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 YMG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.
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