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MT57 XBY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,831 mi
Last recorded126,831 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 XBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 126,831 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low close to limtit

both front tyres worn close to limit

chip in screen

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 20 Jan 2023 126,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low close to limtit

Offside Front brake discs worn scored and pitted

both front tyres worn close to limit

chip in screen

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Jan 2022 123,701 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

fuel filter damp

sill kit fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,333 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system corroded

Heat shield slightly loose centrally

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 122,333 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Heat shield slightly loose centrally

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 114,509 miles

Damp around fuel filter

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy damage to n/s/f wheel

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 114,505 miles

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

Damp around fuel filter

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy damage to n/s/f wheel

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 101,296 miles

Diesel emissions to clean for smoke test

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Oct 2017 86,059 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 81,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 77,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,574 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,760 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 69,758 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,397 miles

slight wear on inside edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,618 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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MT57 XBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT57 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

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

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