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DL57 HBC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,269 mi
Last recorded174,269 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 174,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2024 169,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2023 161,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2023 161,171 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 155,463 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2022 155,463 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 148,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Also slight play in steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 148,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Also slight play in steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 141,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 136,288 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mounting starting to seize

Fail 6 Sep 2019 136,288 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top suspension mounting starting to seize

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 128,590 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Nearside Front TOP STRUT MOUNT NOISY WHEN TURNING

Fail 29 Aug 2018 128,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Nearside Front TOP STRUT MOUNT NOISY WHEN TURNING

Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

both front top suspension mounting bearings starting to seize

Fail 14 Sep 2017 121,233 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear heatshield (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven weak on balance test (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

both front top suspension mounting bearings starting to seize

Pass 6 Sep 2016 112,436 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 112,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 105,092 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 92,288 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,716 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 43,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 33,560 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,689 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 HBC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

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

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