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2008 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration MA02AUG
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 19 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,788 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- all rear suspension corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,441 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,766 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,323 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,321 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,830 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2019 19 Jun 20264 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear brake discs worn and corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,620 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake discs worn and corroded
17 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,738 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2017 19 Jun 202618 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,562 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2016 19 Jun 20261 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,121 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015 19 Jun 20268 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,410 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014 19 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,027 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,749 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MA02AUG was registered on 2008-02-22
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