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205,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both badly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both badly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both faded (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack top (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres 2.5-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pads low (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both faded (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack top (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres 2.5-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FRONT shock absorber casing corroded
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
REAR shock absorbers weak/soft in operation
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front shock absorber casing corroded
Rear shock absorbers weak/soft in operation
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)
service light on
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
offside front tyre uneven wear on inside edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyre inner sidewalls spliting but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at time of test
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VU58 XRD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 VU58 XRD, 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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VU58 XRD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2008.
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