MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability os & ns rear D bushes worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front under tray insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Has slight body damage
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Wiper not tested
Offside Rear Has slight body damage
Offside Wiper not tested
Service due
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 r 18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 r 18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 r 18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Service due
all 4 tyers scrubbed on edges rears blocking
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
all 4 tyers scrubbed on edges rears blocking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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SL08 VMU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 VMU, 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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SL08 VMU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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