MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,635 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
rear brake back plates corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MA08 AWR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MA08 AWR, 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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MA08 AWR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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