MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Heat shield loose
Rear Outer wings corroded. both sides
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Heat shield loose
Rear Outer wings corroded. both sides
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
gear selector stiff
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
gear selector stiff
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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SD08 VOF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SD08 VOF, 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 SD08 VOF registered?
SD08 VOF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is SD08 VOF safe to buy?
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