MOT Status
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177,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust heat shield above dpf loose
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light red bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected bottom ball joint locator fractured (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour red bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust heat shield above dpf loose
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
service light on
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn and play
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see print out LIMIT 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
both rear D bushes worn
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
O/S/Rear Disc In Poor State,
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT08 KLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 KLZ, 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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What year was MT08 KLZ registered?
MT08 KLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2008.
Is MT08 KLZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT08 KLZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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