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DL57 AFJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

188,969 mi
Last recorded188,969 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 188,969 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 178,800 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 167,253 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2019 152,446 miles

Rear both rear tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

Pass 23 Jan 2018 141,452 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 129,305 miles

emission too clean to detact readings

Fail 25 Jan 2017 129,305 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emission too clean to detact readings

Pass 23 Dec 2015 123,469 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,924 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,997 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,398 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,373 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 AFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AFJ, 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 AFJ registered?

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

Is DL57 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL57 AFJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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