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DL57 HDD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,856 mi
Last recorded95,856 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 HDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,856 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2024 86,707 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,140 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 72,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

offside front fog light damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,729 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 50,729 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,006 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,490 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,301 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,679 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 HDD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HDD, 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 HDD registered?

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

Is DL57 HDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL57 HDD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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