MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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OV58 VAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 OV58 VAO, 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 OV58 VAO registered?
OV58 VAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2008.
Is OV58 VAO safe to buy?
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