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DL57 HDY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,159 mi
Last recorded171,159 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 171,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 161,526 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 152,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 145,770 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2020 139,339 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2019 131,899 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 131,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 121,350 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 109,574 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 109,574 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 93,822 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 77,337 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,035 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,943 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,323 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 9,840 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 HDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

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

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