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SE57 ERZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,487 mi
Last recorded126,487 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 ERZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 126,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at inner sill (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at inner sill (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 126,487 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at inner sill (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at inner sill (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,497 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 116,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,418 miles

engine light on

Fail 16 Feb 2017 105,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,877 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 93,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs correded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 69,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 57,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,081 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 46,081 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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,320 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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SE57 ERZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ERZ, 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 SE57 ERZ registered?

SE57 ERZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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