MOT Status
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204,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL SCUFFED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL SCUFFED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
O/S REAR COIL SPRING CORRODING
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (4.1.D.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
DAMPNESS AROUND FUEL FILTER
SLIGHT LEAK FROM EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE
exhaust front flexible has slight leak
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust front flexible has slight leak
rear brake discs worn
rear brake pads very low ....early rectification advised
BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOOW
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
RAER BRAKE DISCS BECOMING LIPPED
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOOW
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
RAER BRAKE DISCS BECOMING LIPPED
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Very slight leak frow power steering rack
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Very slight leak frow power steering rack
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres starting to get low on tread
Front Inner b/pads appear abit low (esp N/S/F Inner pad)
O/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limits of tread wear
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF08 RCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 AF08 RCZ, 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 AF08 RCZ registered?
AF08 RCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2008.
Is AF08 RCZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF08 RCZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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