MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted at nearside rear & offside rear ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency at 16 % (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine cover needs to be removed for a full check (2.1.5 (a))
nearside front seat belt & offside front seat belt both slow to retract
FRONT FOG LAMPS N/W
LOW HORN POOR OPERATION
N/S/ REAR PARKING BRAKE LEVER NOT FULLY RELEASING
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage O/S RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))
WATER IN FUEL LIGHT ON DASH >> SERVICE REQ'D
Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking FUEL FILTER AREA (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
FRONT FOG LAMPS N/W
LOW HORN POOR OPERATION
N/S/ REAR PARKING BRAKE LEVER NOT FULLY RELEASING
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage O/S RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))
WATER IN FUEL LIGHT ON DASH >> SERVICE REQ'D
Front fog and headlamp flashing SERIOUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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
Front fog and headlamp flashing SERIOUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f headlight flickering occasionally
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f headlight flickering occasionally
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside 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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OE08 GWW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 OE08 GWW, 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 OE08 GWW registered?
OE08 GWW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.
Is OE08 GWW safe to buy?
The MOT history for OE08 GWW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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