MOT Status
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172,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
EGR pipe has a slight leak of exhaust gasses
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))
coolant pipe at front of engine corroding
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
EGR pipe has a slight leak of exhaust gasses
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))
coolant pipe at front of engine corroding
exhaust back box heat shield slightly insecure
Exhaust flexi section slight leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
drivers seat belt slow to retract
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements logo/emblem inside minimum margin around registration number (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements logo/emblem inside minimum margin around registration number (0.1 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
drivers seat belt slow to retract
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
brake fluid contaminated
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
brake fluid contaminated
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres perishing slightly
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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LP08 AKF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LP08 AKF, 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 LP08 AKF registered?
LP08 AKF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 August 2008.
Is LP08 AKF safe to buy?
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