MOT Status
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191,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge balding (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge balding (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper in poor condition (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper in poor condition (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MT57 XBR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?
MT57 XBR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.
Is MT57 XBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT57 XBR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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