MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
nsf tyre worn low on edges
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
nsf tyre worn low on edges
EML on display,
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged, (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Split, (3.4 (b) (i))
Wiper linkage has play in operation,
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall , (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box missing, (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, (4.1.4 (b))
Heat shield at rear detached,
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged, (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Split, (3.4 (b) (i))
Wiper linkage has play in operation,
Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper linkage play, (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease, (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn down to safety wear indicators, (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper linkage play, (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease, (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe flexi area, (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Top casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top case corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
offside front tyre on legal limit
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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KU08 EXG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 KU08 EXG, 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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KU08 EXG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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