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HX57 WBG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,035 mi
Last recorded121,035 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 WBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 121,035 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rad leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2023 121,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + CUT IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge URGENT 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 103,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge URGENT 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,216 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 24 Sep 2019 85,086 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,063 miles

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

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 73,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,373 miles

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

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

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted nearside rear, unable to fully check seat belt

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 16 May 2014 58,125 miles

Unable to fully inspect nearside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Unable to fully inspect offside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

Fail 7 May 2014 58,046 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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)

Small cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall

Unable to fully inspect nearside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Unable to fully inspect offside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,245 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,735 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,980 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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HX57 WBG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX57 WBG, 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 HX57 WBG registered?

HX57 WBG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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