MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Various components corroding
Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI WEBBING DAMAGED
Nearside HAND BRAKE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET LOOSE
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower COIL SPRING INSULATOR WORN
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush UPPER ALLOY MOUNTING CORRODED (5.3.2 (c))
Offside HAND BRAKE SUPPORT BRACKET LOOSE
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower COIL SPRING INSULATOR WORN
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush UPPER ALLOY MOUNTING CORRODED (5.3.2 (c))
REAR SUBFRAME CORRODING
SILL COVERS PREVENTING THE CHECKING OF TESTABLE ITEMS
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear slight damage to sidewall
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Mud making vehicle underside inspection difficult
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chip in front windscreen
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YD08 HGE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 YD08 HGE, 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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YD08 HGE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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