MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear wheel arches corroded not affecting structural strength
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both rear wheel arches corroded not affecting structural strength
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK RACK END (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) NEARSIDE DRUMSTICK (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Driveshaft bearing lightly rough
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Driveshaft bearing lightly rough
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering uj (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid?
Based on 997 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF56 PHK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 105,577 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 Linear Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF56 PHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RF56 PHK is a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 9 January 2007.
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