MOT Status
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174,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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) ()
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) ()
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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front top suspension mounting starting to seize
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))
BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH
Nearside Front TOP STRUT MOUNT NOISY WHEN TURNING
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
Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage
both front top suspension mounting bearings starting to seize
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
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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