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Offside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both rear fog lamp bulbs slight deterioration
Offside and nearside rear fog lamps slightly discoloured
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside and nearside rear fog lamps slightly discoloured
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres approaching the minimum tread depth marks [both 2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
Nearside Front down to the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE]
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing in the outer edge of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
rear nearside red fog light bulb fading slightly
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front down to the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE]
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing in the outer edge of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
rear nearside red fog light bulb fading slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
f/o/s tyre inner edge worn in places
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
f/o/s tyre inner edge worn in places
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
drivers door outside latch insecure
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
drivers door outside latch insecure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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MT57 XBM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 MT57 XBM, 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 MT57 XBM registered?
MT57 XBM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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