MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine oil leak, not excessive, but onto exhaust system.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension struts showing corrosion to casings, in spring saddles, BOTH sides
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Still legal. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm, foremost, outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light White light to rear. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Radius arm, foremost, outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine oil leak, not excessive, but onto exhaust system.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension struts showing corrosion to casings, in spring saddles, BOTH sides
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Still legal. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm, foremost, outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front suspension macpherson struts showing age related corrosion around lower saddle
Handbrake lever in car has limited reserve travel
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both front suspension macpherson struts showing age related corrosion around lower saddle
Handbrake lever in car has limited reserve travel
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine oil leak, starting to get quite bad
Front BOTH side Suspension struts showing age related corrosion around spring saddle
Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low, on tread, on inner edge
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter misting from large clip area
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel filter in housing misting slightly
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
all 4 tyres close to wear bars
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
all 4 tyres close to wear bars
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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WJ08 VKT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 WJ08 VKT, 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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WJ08 VKT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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