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DL57 AEB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,958 mi
Last recorded152,958 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 AEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 152,958 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 152,946 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 144,219 miles

Driver seat belt slow to retract

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 138,099 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 138,073 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 135,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs,both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 126,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 118,642 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 113,938 miles

service brake pedal has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Apr 2019 113,938 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 107,727 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 107,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and tread cracking and perishing

Pass 5 May 2017 100,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,454 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 72,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,380 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,686 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 43,148 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,735 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 31,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,892 miles

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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DL57 AEB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DL57 AEB, 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 DL57 AEB registered?

DL57 AEB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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