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MT57 XCC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,413 mi
Last recorded146,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 XCC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 146,413 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 146,413 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 139,554 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 139,554 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,231 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 124,853 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 116,535 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 116,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,456 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 106,443 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 100,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre tread just legal

Pass 28 Jan 2012 95,175 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT CALIPUR CAPS MISSING

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,887 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 XCC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XCC, 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 XCC registered?

MT57 XCC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is MT57 XCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT57 XCC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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