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SC57 LWF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,566 mi
Last recorded146,566 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 LWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 146,566 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 135,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 135,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 135,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 128,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,780 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 119,006 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated on dash

front inner brake disc faces corroded

offside front visible brake pad low

offside windscreen washer jet blocked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2016 118,944 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter tank area damp (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated on dash

front inner brake disc faces corroded

offside front visible brake pad low

offside windscreen washer jet blocked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,920 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2015 111,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake fluid low

engine management light illuminated on dash

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,041 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

slight play offside front bottom ball joint

slightly high handbrake travel

Fail 28 Feb 2014 101,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

engine management light illuminated on dash

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

slight play offside front bottom ball joint

slightly high handbrake travel

Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,368 miles

engine managment light illuminated on dash

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside front tyre tread getting low

offside rear tyre cracking on tread and approaching limit

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,751 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 78,345 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 78,345 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 59,619 miles

h/brake high

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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SC57 LWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SC57 LWF, 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 SC57 LWF registered?

SC57 LWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is SC57 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 LWF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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