MOT Status
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217,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear disc back plates corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear disc back plates corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front x 2 shocker casings corroded
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear disc back plate corroded
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front x 2 shocker casings corroded
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear disc back plate corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front x 2 shocker casings corroded
Rear disc back plates corroded
Front n/s and o/s shocker casings corroded
Nearside Rear back plate corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front n/s and o/s shocker casings corroded
Nearside Rear back plate corroded
Nearside Rear back plate corroded
Nearside Rear hub back plate holed & deteriated!
eng/under & outer sill trays ftd!
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear hub back plate holed & deteriated!
eng/under & outer sill trays ftd!
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
brake pads all round required. front 85% worn.. rear 90% worn
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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LB57 NUF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 LB57 NUF, 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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LB57 NUF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2008.
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