MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive Possible slight diesel leak from around fuel filter/fuel tank area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Possible slight diesel leak from around fuel filter/fuel tank area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front shocker top mount notchy
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear shocker top mounts oxidizing
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))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached pipe into rear silencer cracked (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front shocker top mount notchy
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear shocker top mounts oxidizing
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly out of shape in edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly out of shape in edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly possible cable problem (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts very close (5.2.3 (e))
starter motor or battery just turn over to start
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly possible cable problem (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts very close (5.2.3 (e))
starter motor or battery just turn over to start
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced led light only 4 working out of 7 (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear brake Ferrell ends corroded & weak
Lower Steering column universal joint deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced led light only 4 working out of 7 (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear brake Ferrell ends corroded & weak
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi weak (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear light led not working of five
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
no rear seats fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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LD08 YOO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YOO, 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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LD08 YOO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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