MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front brake discs slightly worn.
Nearside Front wing damaged.
Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch area corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking also advise replace. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake backing plate covers corroded.
Rear hand brake cable clips missing
engine cover fitted.
oil leak.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal goes to the floor in rbt on rear brakes.advise rebleed new callipers. (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper arm not working. (3.4 (a))
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe.exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front brake discs slightly worn.
Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing damaged.
Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch area corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking also advise replace. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake backing plate covers corroded.
Rear hand brake cable clips missing
engine cover fitted.
oil leak.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose to caliper connection leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake caliper retaining clip missing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear both tyres starting to deteriorate
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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MT08 KJV 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 63.6%.
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 MT08 KJV, 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 KJV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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