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S8 LUG

2011 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,330 mi
Last recorded53,330 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 LUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 53,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,802 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 24 Apr 2019 47,795 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PADS WORN( AND DISCS WORN?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,208 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,432 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 28,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,103 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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S8 LUG is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 LUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S8 LUG is a 2011 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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