MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Gear lever is stiff to operate
Nearside front Macpherson strut top mount bearing is rough when steering is turned
Nearside front and offside front wishbone ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
Nearside front inner and offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiters are slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid appears discoloured/contaminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Gear lever is stiff to operate
Nearside front Macpherson strut top mount bearing is rough when steering is turned
Nearside front and offside front wishbone ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
Nearside front inner and offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiters are slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid appears discoloured/contaminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside front Macpherson strut top mount bearing is rough when steering is turned
Nearside front and offside front wishbone ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
Nearside front inner and offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiters are slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Brake fluid appears discoloured/contaminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside front Macpherson strut top mount bearing is rough when steering is turned
Nearside front and offside front wishbone ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
Nearside front inner and offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiters are slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel tank leaking suspect leaking from fuel filter onto tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section damaged and blowing (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel filter area is damp with fuel, possible leak/s
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front wishbones, bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section damaged and blowing (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel filter area is damp with fuel, possible leak/s
Nearside front rear view mirror glass is damaged
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front wishbones, bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine / slight ()
fuel stain around fuel filter area, not obviously leaking at time of test
noise from starter motor
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine / slight ()
fuel stain around fuel filter area, not obviously leaking at time of test
noise from starter motor
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 y good year (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside mirror glass cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pad's appear low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake discs worn and corroded
both front tyres worn on outer edges 225/45/17w
both rear tyres perished (3508) cracked and worn on edges
nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut in several places
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LR58 AYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 LR58 AYF, 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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LR58 AYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2008.
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