MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside rear tyre tread distorted
Pas rack has a misting of oil
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside rear tyre tread distorted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pas rack has a misting of oil
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both front tyres just legal
rear disc faces corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
child seat fitted
chips in windscreen
rear tyres cracked
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
child seat fitted
chips in windscreen
rear tyres cracked
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N46 ASG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 N46 ASG, 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 N46 ASG registered?
N46 ASG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.
Is N46 ASG safe to buy?
The MOT history for N46 ASG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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