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MA08FBC
2008 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1910cc
General Information
- Registration MA08FBC
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2025
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
11
Passes
5
Failures
68.75%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,210 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 139,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking ijector leak off pipe cracked and heavily leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- oil leak
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,783 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
10 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,416 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front subrame corroded unable to fully inspect dued to covers
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front subrame corroded unable to fully inspect dued to covers
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,225 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
10 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,172 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
- significant wear to rear brake pads,advise replacement
- all tyres inflated before Mot test was carried out
- all tyres in very poor condition,sidewalls perished and cracked,possibly due to the fact they have been run underinflated
- No measurable level of smoke emitted
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,283 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- significant wear to rear brake pads
- boot area is part of the Mot test,please ensure it is empty for future tests
8 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,289 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2016 20 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,406 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,850 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,836 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,115 MI
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MA08FBC was registered on 2008-04-30
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