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AY57 LHT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,889 mi
Last recorded135,889 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 LHT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 135,889 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 129,977 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 123,080 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 123,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 122,221 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 122,221 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 121,719 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 100,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,340 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 23 Aug 2017 90,340 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,076 miles

nearside front tyre getting low (3mm)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,092 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,832 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,777 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 37,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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AY57 LHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AY57 LHT, 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 AY57 LHT registered?

AY57 LHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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