MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,256 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Inner sills corroded both sides
Offside Front Wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f & n/s/f box section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f & n/s/f box section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
small cuts on inner sidewall nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NO VISUAL ON INNER BRAKE PADS SQUEAL AT O/S/F ? (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Fuel system component leaking AT FUEL FILTER ? (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NO VISUAL ON INNER BRAKE PADS SQUEAL AT O/S/F ? (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front discs corroded req repacment at pad change
rear exhaust heat shield loose insecure
Nearside Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Offside Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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RY57 FLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 RY57 FLZ, 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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RY57 FLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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