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71,932 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both rear wheel arches corroded (no sharp edges)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Both rear wheel arches corroded (no sharp edges)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Accident damage
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded (strut)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded (strut)
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded (no sharp edges)
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded (no sharp edges)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front both shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear both shock absorbers corroded
undertrays fitted at time of test
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leaking at flexy section (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front both shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear both shock absorbers corroded
undertrays fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Rear suspension top mountings in poor condition
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
both rear shock absorber top mountings deteriorated
front section of exhaust corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Slightly Corroded
Offside Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Slightly Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advise slight grooving on rear brake discs
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N4 KAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 N4 KAB, 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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N4 KAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.
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