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SE57 EPV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,152 mi
Last recorded79,152 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 EPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 79,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,625 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,156 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight warp on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,756 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 69,752 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,751 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 63,751 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,983 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,385 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,084 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,311 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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SE57 EPV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE57 EPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE57 EPV registered?

SE57 EPV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is SE57 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE57 EPV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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