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VX57 MDJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,313 mi
Last recorded110,313 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 MDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 110,313 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 110,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 89,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,631 miles

slight blow from exhaust flex

Fail 29 Jul 2020 70,602 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

slight blow from exhaust flex

Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,383 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,621 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,382 miles

emissions to clean to record a result

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,097 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,732 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 37,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,632 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 34,596 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,344 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 31,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,902 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,829 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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VX57 MDJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VX57 MDJ, 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 VX57 MDJ registered?

VX57 MDJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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