MOT Status
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158,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight roughness on lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside and offside inner sills and floor supports corroding
rear shock absorber upper alloy mounts corroded
rear subframe and trailing arms corroding
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board silencer missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight roughness on lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside and offside inner sills and floor supports corroding
rear shock absorber upper alloy mounts corroded
rear subframe and trailing arms corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front shocks corroded
rear shock upper alloy mounts corroding
slight roughness in nearside front leg top mount
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling
slight roughness in nearside front leg top mount
Nearside front top suspension mounting partially seized
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front top suspension mounting partially seized
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRES
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi broken but secure (7.1.2)
Front brake disc's under cut/worn
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SC08 HLP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SC08 HLP, 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 SC08 HLP registered?
SC08 HLP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.
Is SC08 HLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for SC08 HLP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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