MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,116 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust parts corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust parts corroded
Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges.
exhaust parts corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust heat sheild loose
under tray inscure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
middle exhaust slightly corroded
o/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
exhaust heat shield insecure above rear box
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advise o/s/f tyre close to legal limit
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advise EML on
Advise n/s/f tyre on 2mm
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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SH08 DCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SH08 DCZ, 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 SH08 DCZ registered?
SH08 DCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is SH08 DCZ safe to buy?
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