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DL57 HCU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,514 mi
Last recorded205,514 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 HCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 205,514 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 198,920 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 186,803 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 175,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 175,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 153,747 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Sep 2016 153,747 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2015 132,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 114,023 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,746 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 77,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,169 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre wall cracked

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 HCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

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

Is DL57 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL57 HCU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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