MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,942 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear shockabsorber bracket corroded but secure
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear shockabsorber bracket corroded but secure
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
exhaust flexi detiorated
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust flexi detiorated
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
exhaust front flex joint deteriorated not blowing
front exhaust fixings broken system still supported
nearside front wiper smearing slightly
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres perished slightly but not dangerous
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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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SL08 FHS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SL08 FHS, 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 SL08 FHS registered?
SL08 FHS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is SL08 FHS safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL08 FHS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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