MOT Status
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149,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective dpf mounts split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet release sticking
emissions plate unreadable
front wipers smear windscreen
rear exhaust heat shield loose
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective dpf mounts split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet release sticking
emissions plate unreadable
front wipers smear windscreen
rear exhaust heat shield loose
windscreen chipped
Mil lamp on, non testable item as pre 01/07/2008 vehicle
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Mil lamp on, non testable item as pre 01/07/2008 vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OE08 LNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OE08 LNK, 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 LNK registered?
OE08 LNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2008.
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