MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working both discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (235 45 17w) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ACCIDENT TO BOTH BUMPERS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX MISSING (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ACCIDENT TO BOTH BUMPERS
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn, Also tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Bumper damage
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn, Also tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Bumper damage
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm, 235/45ZR17.97W XL (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing, 4.5mm, 235/45ZR17.97W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front shoacker leaking
Nearside Front tyre wearing low
Rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly worn
Rear brake discs worn
Rear shocker bushes worn
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust fumes in side car (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front shoacker leaking
Nearside Front tyre wearing low
Rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly worn
Rear brake discs worn
Rear shocker bushes worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth
nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm
front brake pads getting low
nearside rear tyre tread low and side wall perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
age cracking and some deep cuts and wear on edges to both rear tyres
exhaust corroded
sills covered
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
age cracking and some deep cuts and wear on edges to both rear tyres
exhaust corroded
sills covered
stone chips in windscreen
o/s headlight aim on lower limit
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
n/s/r brake disc scored
o/s headlight aim on lower limit
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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YE08 XKP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 YE08 XKP, 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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YE08 XKP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.
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