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DL57 HBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

233,686 mi
Last recorded233,686 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 233,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 233,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 225,012 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 224,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 213,305 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 213,259 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 201,804 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Fail 3 Dec 2014 201,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

E.M.L light on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2013 191,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Nov 2013 191,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 178,947 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Dec 2011 166,656 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 125,220 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 HBZ 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 61.5%.

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 HBZ, 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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DL57 HBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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