MOT Status
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192,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os partly weathered (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear both ns and os brake back plates corroded
Rear both ns and os light clusters slightly weathered
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
minor corrosion to some under body components / panels
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and joint visible (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os partly weathered (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear both ns and os brake back plates corroded
Rear both ns and os light clusters slightly weathered
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
minor corrosion to some under body components / panels
Headlamp lens slightly weathered
Offside Front shock absorber dust boot split
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
brake back plates corroded / partly split
light clusters slightly weathered
minor corrosion to some under body components
Front Brake insecure BOTH ns and os flexy hoses: securing clips missing (1.1.21 (c))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both ns and os bloomed * (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt completely split: joint visible (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy pipe ** (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy pipe ** (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both ns and os weathered * (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber dust boot split
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear light clusters weathered
brake back plates corroded / partly split
minor corrosion to some under body components
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
gear change stiff in operation
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV08 JWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 OV08 JWF, 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 OV08 JWF registered?
OV08 JWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2008.
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