MOT Status
ValidMileage
184,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorber top mounting bolt missing> nearside rear.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Shock absorber top mounting bolt missing> nearside rear.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
osf bumper damaged
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
osf bumper damaged
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YE51 HAM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YE51 HAM, 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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What year was YE51 HAM registered?
YE51 HAM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2008.
Is YE51 HAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YE51 HAM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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