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DL57 AEO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,400 mi
Last recorded126,400 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 126,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front bumper damaged and insecure

front grill missing

high visibility/centre stoplamp inoperative

nearside headlamp has been repaired

Fail 30 May 2014 126,378 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front bumper damaged and insecure

front grill missing

high visibility/centre stoplamp inoperative

Pass 5 Apr 2013 109,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front bumper grills missing

front bumper slightly damaged

high level stoplight disconnected

Fail 2 Apr 2013 109,729 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front bumper grills missing

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2012 96,255 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,942 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 84,942 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 AEO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL57 AEO registered?

DL57 AEO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is DL57 AEO safe to buy?

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