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DC51 PER

2020 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

37,400 mi
Last recorded37,400 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 PER
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 37,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2026 37,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 36,798 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 129,349 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 31,369 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 115,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber mounting bracket corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 26,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 26,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 97,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 20,137 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 85,192 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 85,178 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 79,241 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 May 2021 79,241 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 79,132 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 71,216 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished. advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 71,208 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split open (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished. advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,303 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating & slightly blowing.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer side light not working.

general corrosion taking place to vehicle underside.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 58,303 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low.

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating & slightly blowing.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer side light not working.

general corrosion taking place to vehicle underside.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 53,397 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 53,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,574 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS BECOMING WHITE

BOTH rear tyres perishing & cracking on outer walls.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT,ALSO WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

nail in offside rear tyre on inner edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 40,552 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,518 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,038 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,928 miles

Both rear tyres cracked / perished

Puncture in rear n/s tyre

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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DC51 PER is a 2020 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 DC51 PER, 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 6 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DC51 PER is a 2020 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 January 2020.

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