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DL57 HBU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,565 mi
Last recorded98,565 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 HBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 98,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 92,859 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 85,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 79,659 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 76,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,814 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,628 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 61,628 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,022 miles

exhaust middle section heavily corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 60,082 miles

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

exhaust middle section heavily corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,844 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,012 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,124 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,081 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,272 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,446 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,985 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 HBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

DL57 HBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is DL57 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL57 HBU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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