MOT Status
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63,028 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside front fog lamp defective
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside front fog lamp defective
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
age cracks in n/s/r tyre
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
age cracks in n/s/r tyre
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly chafed n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
EML on
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre perished
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre perished
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB03 FEB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SB03 FEB, 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 SB03 FEB registered?
SB03 FEB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 2008.
Is SB03 FEB safe to buy?
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