MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear tyre worn low close to limtit
both front tyres worn close to limit
chip in screen
rear brake pads worn low
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
Nearside Rear tyre worn
fuel filter damp
sill kit fitted
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))
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))
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))
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))
Diesel emissions to clean for smoke test
Rear brake pads worn
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight wear on inside edge of n/s/r tyre
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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.
Is MT57 XBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT57 XBY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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