MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear brake backing plates corroded
slight oil leak
backing plates on rear corroded slightly
chip in screen
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
backing plates on rear corroded slightly
chip in screen
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front subframe rusty
Nearside Rear tyre out of shape slightly
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear subframe rusty
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s rear brake backing plate corroded slghtly
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front subframe rusty
Nearside Rear tyre out of shape slightly
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear subframe rusty
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s rear brake backing plate corroded slghtly
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Front subframe corroded but not excessive
Front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre has wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil around engine
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear subframe corroded but not excessive
exhaust center section outer shield corroded
Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mounting corroded broke away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S/F damper has damage to casing and serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S/F shocker has serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached O/S/R shocker mounting corroded broke up (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Front subframe corroded but not excessive
Front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre has wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil around engine
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear subframe corroded but not excessive
exhaust center section outer shield corroded
Central centre exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front both offside and nearside front shock absorber bodies corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear both rear suspension bump stops insecure
unable to check full underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central centre exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front both offside and nearside front shock absorber bodies corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear both rear suspension bump stops insecure
unable to check full underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers fitted
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure Top of coil spring not seated properly and has damaged strut top mount. (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust heat shield lose rear
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front brake binding on slightly
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Advise O,s front shocker damp. Advise both rear axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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YX08 OMR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YX08 OMR, 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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YX08 OMR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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