MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear light lense brocken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
corroded exhaust
oil leak from power steering
sill covers fitted
under body corrosion to rear of car
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear light lense brocken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
corroded exhaust
oil leak from power steering
sill covers fitted
under body corrosion to rear of car
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailling arm gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower rear bush slight play
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
brake fluid level below max
coolant pipe damaged in engine bay
rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine oil leak
plastic sill covers fitted
rear shock absorber casings corroded
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine oil leak
plastic sill covers fitted
rear shock absorber casings corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
os plastic sill damage
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
os plastic sill damage
Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre side wall damage
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre side wall damage
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r panel damage
o/s/r lamp len,s damaged
plastic sill covers fitted
n/s/r panel damage
o/s/r lamp len,s damaged
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r lamp damage
plastic sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake fluid level low
n/s/f tyre side wall damage
o/s body skirt damage
o/s/r light lens damage
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
plastic sill covers fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
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WU08 PBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 WU08 PBY, 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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WU08 PBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2008.
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