MOT Status
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123,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear brake back plate corroded
general corrosion to suspension components
Rear brake back plates corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear brake back plates corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system deteriorating
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items
Rear Exhaust heat shield has corroded and is hitting the exhaust back box ----- Replaced Corroded clips -----
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust system slightly deteriorating
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
offside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YH08 OEV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol 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 YH08 OEV, 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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YH08 OEV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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