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DL57 HDZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

208,298 mi
Last recorded208,298 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 208,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 202,026 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 202,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Power steering component leaking Leak on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 199,771 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 199,761 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 193,639 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 176,290 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 161,491 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 145,349 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 128,530 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 128,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 105,328 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,445 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 89,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 74,090 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,536 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,710 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,510 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,858 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 HDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HDZ, 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 HDZ registered?

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

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