MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,894 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear both sides rear brake backing plates corroded
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear both sides rear brake backing plates corroded
bonnet secondary safety catch seized
engine oil level too high
rear heat shield insecure
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake disc backing plates corroded and weak
all shock absorber casings corroded and weak
exhaust system corroded and weak
fuel filter sweating under car
headlamp lens in poor condition
headlamp lens in poor condition
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all shock absorber casings corroded
exhaust system corroded
rear brake disc backing plates damaged and corroded
both rear top shock absorber mounts are corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear top shock absorber mounts are corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all 4 sock absorber casings corroded
all exhaust hanging brackets weak and corroded
both rear tyre sidewalls and treads cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
exhaust system corroded and weak
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
exhaust system corroded and weak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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SH08 DDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 SH08 DDY, 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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SH08 DDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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