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156,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak steel pipe at front of engine ()
Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear both upper shock absorber mounting brackets corroding
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone mount on screen and air freshener hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Coolant leak steel pipe at front of engine ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear both upper shock absorber mounting brackets corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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VO08 BRX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 VO08 BRX, 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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VO08 BRX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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