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BT57 HUZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,236 mi
Last recorded179,236 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 HUZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 179,236 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 179,236 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 173,001 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 173,001 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 161,767 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 146,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily bald on inner edge - 215/55 R16 97W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant pipe at front of engine very heavily corroded and 'flaking'

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 4 Jan 2017 146,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily bald on inner edge - 215/55 R16 97W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant pipe at front of engine very heavily corroded and 'flaking'

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 17 Jan 2016 136,416 miles

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

under trays-fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 123,081 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,473 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,393 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,862 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Fail 13 Jan 2011 39,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,009 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BT57 HUZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT57 HUZ, 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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BT57 HUZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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