MOT Status
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231,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper n/s and o/s strut mounts bush/bearing worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s also corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear and corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
emissions were high to start with, has just met plate value limit
exhaust flexi pipe poor condition
front strut top mounts worn and noisy
rear subframe rusty
Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front suspension top mount poor
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield slight insecure
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front suspension top mount poor
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield slight insecure
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front top mount bearing poo when jacked up road spring slightly fouling chassis
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating and slightly cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine oil slightly over max
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front top mount suspension bearing poor
Offside wing mirror glass deteriorating
Headlamp aim too low ns and os (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perishing and distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front top mount suspension bearing poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))
Offside wing mirror glass deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Unable to obtain reading from DGA, suspect too clean
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
emission too clean,unable to obtain reading
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
emission too clean,unable to obtain reading
mist of fuel on fuel filter
emission too clean,unable to obtain reading
offside and nearside rear tyres perished
n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside 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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LR08 BLZ 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 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 LR08 BLZ, 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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LR08 BLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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