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139,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external case corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external case corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external case corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external case corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Slight blow on EGR cooler pipe from exhaust manifold to EGR cooler
Both rear upper shock absorber mountings corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust front pipe blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Both rear upper shock absorber mountings corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking from filter (7.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust heat sheald adrift
sill covers fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
No visible locking devices on calipers
Plastic covers over outer sills
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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VK08 NTC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VK08 NTC, 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 VK08 NTC registered?
VK08 NTC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is VK08 NTC safe to buy?
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