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141,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi failing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring not seated in correct position (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside lenses slightly oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting heavily (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily in tread grooves. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Heavily deteriorated /splitting. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (j))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiters damp. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing on outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily cracked/perished. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (j))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside steering rack gaiter damp. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily cracked/perished. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (j))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside steering rack gaiter damp. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine cover and undertray fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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MT08 JOV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 MT08 JOV, 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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MT08 JOV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2008.
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