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156,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Both rear coil springs corroded
Cover fitted
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Wing mirror slightly damaged
Oil leak
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on the outer edge
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both rear brake discs scored
engine cover and belly pan fitted
rear brake pads wearing low
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
DAMAGE TO INNER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE
DAMAGE TO OUTER WALLS OF BOTH FRONT TYRES
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED
N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
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RE08 YEB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 RE08 YEB, 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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RE08 YEB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.
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