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DL57 HDN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,394 mi
Last recorded84,394 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 HDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 84,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside- cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 79,689 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 74,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside- connecting to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 74,431 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside- connecting to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 68,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- wearing unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 61,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,473 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 45,497 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 45,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 41,970 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,740 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 38,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,166 miles

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,621 miles

Engine cover / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,357 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,646 miles

brakes ; front pads worn thin

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

tyres ; both rear starting to crack in tread ( age )

Pass 3 Feb 2012 20,785 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 17,078 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 HDN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HDN, 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 HDN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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