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DA57 AFZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,304 mi
Last recorded167,304 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 AFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 167,304 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 167,304 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 149,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 129,367 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2016 129,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2015 109,372 miles

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

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)

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

major oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 109,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

major oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,269 miles

n/s/f tyer worn on edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

s/r/s air bag warning light on

Fail 26 Nov 2012 81,063 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

s/r/s air bag warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2012 74,180 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,383 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 65,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DA57 AFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DA57 AFZ, 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 DA57 AFZ registered?

DA57 AFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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