MOT Status
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm, cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside bumper damaged
nearside front light cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
grill fixings missing
nearside bumper damaged
nearside front light cracked
under trays and engine covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
under trays and engine covers fitted
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RO08 KKB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 RO08 KKB, 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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RO08 KKB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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