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MT57 XBM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,915 mi
Last recorded139,915 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 XBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 139,915 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2026 139,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2025 134,041 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 126,025 miles

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

both rear fog lamp bulbs slight deterioration

Pass 23 Jan 2024 124,467 miles

Offside and nearside rear fog lamps slightly discoloured

Fail 20 Jan 2024 124,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside and nearside rear fog lamps slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Jan 2023 121,052 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres approaching the minimum tread depth marks [both 2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 118,147 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2021 114,656 miles

Nearside Front down to the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE]

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing in the outer edge of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

rear nearside red fog light bulb fading slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2021 114,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front down to the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE]

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing in the outer edge of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

rear nearside red fog light bulb fading slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2020 111,388 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 105,577 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,831 miles

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 30 Jan 2017 80,840 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 80,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,724 miles

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn in places

Fail 18 Jan 2016 69,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn in places

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,207 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 57,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,453 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 29,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,652 miles

drivers door outside latch insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2012 22,652 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

drivers door outside latch insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,448 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 16,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MT57 XBM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MT57 XBM, 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 MT57 XBM registered?

MT57 XBM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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