MOT Status
ValidMileage
123,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.1)
Emissons to clean for smokemeter to read
O/S/R TYRE INNER WALL SPLIT NOT TO CORDS/CANVAS AT TIME OF TEST!!!
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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AE08 TYY 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 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 AE08 TYY, 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 AE08 TYY registered?
AE08 TYY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.
Is AE08 TYY safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE08 TYY 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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