MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,242 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system onto calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed where bracket has broken off DPF (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm anchor mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm anchor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm anchor mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment after several applications or when offside rear parking brake is tested in brake rollers , parking brake lever travels to stop . (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system connection to brake caliper is leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket has broken off DPF (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened tube corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm anchor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear reversing light not working
fuel filter corroded
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel filter corroded
brake fluid level low
fuel filter corroded (under vehicle)
n/s/f dip beam doesnt seem as bright as o/s
n/s/f tyre getting close to wear bands and wearing on outer edge
n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
brake fluid level low
fuel filter corroded (under vehicle)
n/s/f dip beam doesnt seem as bright as o/s
n/s/f tyre getting close to wear bands and wearing on outer edge
n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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SF08 VVA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SF08 VVA, 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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SF08 VVA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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