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DS57 ENU

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,701 mi
Last recorded157,701 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid97,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 ENU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 157,701 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2018 157,697 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 151,804 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 145,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 136,553 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 115,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 106,800 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level low topped up

Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,254 miles

Engine light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,519 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,009 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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DS57 ENU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS57 ENU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS57 ENU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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