MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
Front SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT PIPE
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside MIRROR DISCOLOURED
Rear BOTH REAR STOP LIGHTS DISCOLOURED
Rear REAR EXHAUST MOUNT SPLIT AND ONE MISSING
Front BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
Front SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT PIPE
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside MIRROR DISCOLOURED
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear BOTH REAR STOP LIGHTS DISCOLOURED
Rear REAR EXHAUST MOUNT SPLIT AND ONE MISSING
Boot lid hits body when open
Rear brake light units slightly discoloured
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front upper cover (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Boot lid hits body when open
Rear brake light units slightly discoloured
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
suggest brake check front pads low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
heat shield loose
rear no/plate poor
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm
Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm
Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S555 PWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 S555 PWF, 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 S555 PWF registered?
S555 PWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2008.
Is S555 PWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S555 PWF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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