MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch lining insecure (5.2.3 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge
drivers seatbelt slow to recoil
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front 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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Top MOT Failure Points
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VX08 FVV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VX08 FVV, 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 VX08 FVV registered?
VX08 FVV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2008.
Is VX08 FVV safe to buy?
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