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WL57 NLD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

200,721 mi
Last recorded200,721 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 NLD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 200,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 200,721 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 192,224 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 192,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 184,117 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 166,909 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 147,855 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 128,496 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,869 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,608 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,325 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 41,325 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,008 miles

non eu emblem on front number plate

non eu emblem on rear number plate

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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WL57 NLD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL57 NLD, 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 WL57 NLD registered?

WL57 NLD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is WL57 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL57 NLD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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