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185,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all 4 shock absorbers outer casing corroded
both rear brake heatshields backing plate corroded
exhaust system corroded
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all 4 shock absorbers outer casing corroded
both rear brake heatshields backing plate corroded
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake lever has little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and suspension components
Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake lever has little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and suspension components
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
parking brake lever has little reserve travel the system may require adjustment or repair
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
n/s/r tyre inner edges worn
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
n/s/r tyre inner edges worn
n/s/r brake slightly binding
surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
n/s/r brake slightly binding
surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixi (6.1.2 (a))
coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs deteriorated
rear brake discs deteriorated close to limit
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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 brake discs deteriorated close to limit
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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VU58 XRZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 XRZ, 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 XRZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2008.
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