MOT Status
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195,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s handbrake outer sleeving deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s handbrake outer sleeving deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion on rear exhaust silencer
rear lower spring seats perished
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear lower suspension bushes perished
rear lower spring seats perished
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear lower suspension bushes perished
rear lower spring seats perished
both rear lower bushes perished
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
both rear lower bushes perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
both rear lower bushes slightly perished
rear tyres wearing slightly uneven
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres wearing uneven
n/s/r tyre on 3mm
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front section of exhaust slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front section of exhaust slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edge
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front exhaust slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front exhaust slightly deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear 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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LD08 BDU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 LD08 BDU, 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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What year was LD08 BDU registered?
LD08 BDU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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