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161,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Body corroded on both sides at upper rear shock mounts.
Both front lower arm balljoint rubbers perished and cracked.
Both front suspension strut and springs corroded.
Both front tyres scrubbing and low on inner edges, nearside is bald.
Both rear tyres stepped, offside badly. Offside is also perished, cracked and very low on inner edge.
Low tone horn in operative.
Nearside front wheel has been weld repaired
Rear body corroded.
Rear load sensor bracket bent
Rear subframe badly corroded.
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Body corroded on both sides at upper rear shock mounts.
Both front lower arm balljoint rubbers perished and cracked.
Both front suspension strut and springs corroded.
Both front tyres scrubbing and low on inner edges, nearside is bald.
Both rear lower spring mounts badly perished and cracked.
Both rear tyres stepped, offside badly. Offside is also perished, cracked and very low on inner edge.
Low tone horn in operative.
Nearside front wheel has been weld repaired
Rear body corroded.
Rear load sensor bracket bent
Rear subframe badly corroded.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside upper anti roll bar link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays preventing full inspection of underside components
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays preventing full inspection of underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays preventing full inspection of underside components
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays preventing full inspection of underside components
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays preventing full inspection of underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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WJ11 VBU is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 77,864 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 WJ11 VBU, 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 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WJ11 VBU is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2011.
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