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AV57 OUY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,054 mi
Last recorded106,054 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 OUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 106,054 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 106,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 99,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 94,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2021 94,383 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 87,111 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,740 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 79,740 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear OUTER IS THE WORST BUT ALL REAR SIDE/BRAKE LIGHT BULBS STARTING TO LOOSE THERE COLOR (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR ONTO CALIPERS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,547 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing low. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 73,510 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing low. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 64,045 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 64,045 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 56,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 47,434 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 36,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,663 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 15,928 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 15,928 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,317 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AV57 OUY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AV57 OUY, 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 AV57 OUY registered?

AV57 OUY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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