MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear towbar electric not tested plug defective
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear towbar electric not tested plug defective
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Various (4.4.3 (a))
Engine Covers/Trays Fitted
Exhaust System corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil Leak
Various Shock Absorber casings corroded
Washer Bottle cap missing
Fuel pipes corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Various (4.4.3 (a))
Engine Covers/Trays Fitted
Exhaust System corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil Leak
Various Shock Absorber casings corroded
Washer Bottle cap missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes/Ferrules/hoses various (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Washer reservoir cap missing
engine cover/ tray fitted
oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking diesel filter (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear tyres worn inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LC08 UEF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 LC08 UEF, 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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LC08 UEF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2008.
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