MOT Status
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185,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Parking brake recording little effort
Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
Nearside Rear Light unit insecure
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
Nearside Rear Light unit insecure
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp shows instead of stop lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Both Rear shock absorber mountings corroding
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both Rear shock absorber mountings corroding
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber mounting is corroding
Offside Rear shock absorber mounting is corroding
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 40mm in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone 'B' of the windscreen (in the middle) (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone 'B' of the windscreen (in the middle) (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
removed item from drivers view
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
REAR BRAKE PADS LOW
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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LM08 OXV 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 LM08 OXV, 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 LM08 OXV registered?
LM08 OXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2008.
Is LM08 OXV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LM08 OXV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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