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VO08 HLG

2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,025 mi
Last recorded150,025 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt112,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 HLG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Airflow 120 Dt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 150,025 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted & unable to see if damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & worn on outer edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door stiff to open from outside

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 150,025 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted & unable to see if damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & worn on outer edge 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 134,721 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 134,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak steering rack engine area

Pass 30 Apr 2014 118,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 104,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger side wiper slightly deteriorated but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Mar 2013 104,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger side wiper slightly deteriorated but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 77,830 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs pitted

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
8,933
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
coil spring broken 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 8
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VO08 HLG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,050 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 Airflow 120 Dt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO08 HLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO08 HLG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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