MOT Status
ValidMileage
150,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gas recirculation valve bypass pipe is broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Bald edges** (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Bald edges** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated . Poor beam images and light output
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated . Poor beam images and light output
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
handbrake operation high
n/s/f shock absorber corroded
n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges and cuts in treads
o/s/f tyre worn outer edges and cuts in treads
o/s/r coil spring corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
parking brake lever travel long
Underbody corrosion, various places and parts (offside rear spring)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (cracked,cut and perished) (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody corrosion, various places and parts (offside rear spring)
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF57 HXV 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 80%.
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 RF57 HXV, 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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RF57 HXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2008.
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