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DL57 HCJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,056 mi
Last recorded84,056 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 84,056 miles

child seat is fitted r/o/s

exhaust is rusty and is damaged at front

possible fuel leak noted from filter area.

r/n/s tyre is perished

r/n/s tyre valve is badly perished !

Fail 2 May 2018 84,056 miles

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

child seat is fitted r/o/s

exhaust is rusty and is damaged at front

possible fuel leak noted from filter area.

r/n/s tyre is perished

r/n/s tyre valve is badly perished !

Pass 2 May 2017 76,840 miles

EML is on

F/o/s tyre is BADLY CRACKED at inner side wall replace ASAP !!!

emission's to low to test

exhaust is very rusty and cracked at flexible section

fan belt is badly perished

front number plate is poor

r/o/s tyre is not flat in tread (possible noisy) and perished in tread

Pass 4 May 2016 67,875 miles

dampness noted around diesel filter

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre tread uneven

rear brake pads approx. 2mm of tread left

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,940 miles

child seat is fitted r/n/s

exhaust rusty

front number plate is poor

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres curbed

exhaust rusty

front number plate damaged

r/n/s tyre badly curbed and perished replace!

r/o/s tyre curbed and perished

Pass 30 Mar 2013 41,913 miles

LH & RH Rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Fail 29 Mar 2013 41,913 miles

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

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

LH & RH Rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 6 Apr 2012 37,016 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,239 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 HCJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

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

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