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DL57 HAX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,690 mi
Last recorded88,690 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 HAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 88,690 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 82,970 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 76,459 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 69,567 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s off\s front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,212 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 56,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Little reserve travel on handbrake.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,362 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,518 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 47,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,822 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,633 miles

o/s rear pads worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,424 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,456 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 HAX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HAX, 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 HAX registered?

DL57 HAX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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