MOT Status
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129,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
emissions close to limit
Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
emissions close to limit
chunk out of o/s/f tyre outer sidewall
emissions close to limit
n/s/r tyre close to limit
Nearside Rear tyre going bald outer edge + close to limit
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres wearing on edges + close to limit
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
o/s/f brake flexi hose partially covered
o/s/f brake flexi hose covered
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RJI 4972 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 RJI 4972, 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 RJI 4972 registered?
RJI 4972 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2008.
Is RJI 4972 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJI 4972 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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