MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,214 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Reverse lamp inop.
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody suspension corroded but not seriously wakened front/rear
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Down to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Reverse lamp inop.
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody suspension corroded but not seriously wakened front/rear
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Reverse lamp not working
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside rear judder/pulse from brake disc
rear indicater turning white.nearside front tyre bold on edge.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
nearside rear judder/pulse from brake disc
rear indicater turning white.nearside front tyre bold on edge.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener sat nav holder
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted to rear seat belt
item removed prior to mot
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
36% rear brake imbalance
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear brake discs are heavily worn
nearside rear tyre outer side wall has a shallow cut
unable to see thickness of inner rear brake pads
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)
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RK08 OCB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 RK08 OCB, 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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RK08 OCB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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