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MV57 HJF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,885 mi
Last recorded75,885 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 HJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 75,885 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 75,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 73,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,980 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 67,976 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,216 miles

Both front tyres have small cracks to inner sidewalls.

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

Undertray fitted so FULL inspection of steering and suspension NOT possible.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 55,988 miles

sidewalls nicked n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Fail 28 Jul 2016 55,988 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

sidewalls nicked n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,200 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 51,200 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has a chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cords

Fail 29 Jul 2014 45,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has a chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,040 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,348 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,537 miles

Advise:both n/s/r & o/s/r tyres have screws in them & slight sidewall damage & perishing between tread

Advise:o/s/f & n/s/f tyres 2mm tread centre & inner edges worn v.low

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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MV57 HJF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV57 HJF, 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 MV57 HJF registered?

MV57 HJF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is MV57 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV57 HJF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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