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SM57 CAL

2018 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,373 mi
Last recorded88,373 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 CAL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 88,373 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 88,373 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2025 134,742 miles

Both rear alloy top mounts corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

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 ball joint has slight play small link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2025 134,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear alloy top mounts corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

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 ball joint has slight play small link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 73,346 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 124,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 124,809 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 57,968 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 57,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,321 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 37,108 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 103,028 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 103,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 17,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 90,650 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,764 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 74,333 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 74,186 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 68,264 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 56,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 47,252 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 39,618 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Fail 20 May 2015 39,618 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,068 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 15,356 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 May 2012 12,023 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,487 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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SM57 CAL is a 2018 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SM57 CAL, 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 8 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM57 CAL registered?

SM57 CAL is a 2018 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2018.

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The MOT history for SM57 CAL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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