MOT Status
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115,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front shock absorber body corroded
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod end
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced and offside rear, red light slightly discoloured (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper shock mounting bracket corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush V.slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test exterior rear view mirror obstructed view from objected hanging from interior sunvisor
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test exterior rear view mirror obstructed view from objected hanging from interior sunvisor
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer surfaces worn smooth V.close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) V.slight
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) V.slight
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) V.slight
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and object hanging from interior mirror
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted borderline excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres are badly perished and cracked
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres are badly perished and cracked
exhaust system showing corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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TAX 805S is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 77,864 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 TAX 805S, 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 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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TAX 805S is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2011.
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