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OE57 HMX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,294 mi
Last recorded108,294 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 HMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 108,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm & worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 108,238 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking both sides (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm & worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 105,439 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front + Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Rear Tyre's treads lifting up, out of shape.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,943 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,473 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 92,471 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both sides inner lamps (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear both lamps (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,768 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,768 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 73,739 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Could not inspect adult seatbelt due to childseat being fitted

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,214 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,143 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,614 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,961 miles

Rear brake pads low requires closer inspection

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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OE57 HMX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OE57 HMX, 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 OE57 HMX registered?

OE57 HMX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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