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DE57 USG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,364 mi
Last recorded165,364 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 USG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 165,364 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine ()

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

front brake discs blue on outer edges (looks like they got very hot at some stage)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 165,364 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine ()

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

front brake discs blue on outer edges (looks like they got very hot at some stage)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 143,364 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,066 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 102,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

uneven tread wear showing on both rear tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 83,582 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,700 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 63,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,173 miles

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)

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nearside mirror cover broken

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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DE57 USG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE57 USG, 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 DE57 USG registered?

DE57 USG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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