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DL57 AEC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,458 mi
Last recorded208,458 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 AEC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 208,458 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter has slight leak near tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel nuits engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2022 208,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter has slight leak near tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel nuits engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 183,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 177,548 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 165,251 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 154,915 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 144,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 144,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 134,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear seat has a child seat fitted preventing the inspection of the adult seat belt.

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Nearside Rear tyres has a cut in the tread.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

both sides front tyres are worn more on the inner edge. Also both are on 3mm.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 134,030 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear seat has a child seat fitted preventing the inspection of the adult seat belt.

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Nearside Rear tyres has a cut in the tread.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

both sides front tyres are worn more on the inner edge. Also both are on 3mm.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 123,800 miles

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2014 112,050 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 100,840 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,578 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 AEC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEC, 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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DL57 AEC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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