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AD58 UDY

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,823 mi
Last recorded167,823 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 UDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 167,823 miles

Flywheel Noisy

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 159,271 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked but not effecting light operation

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 159,271 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked but not effecting light operation

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 151,523 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 151,418 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat/nav mounted osf in drivers view on windscreen / removed to clear view (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 137,844 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view heated mirror glass discoloured (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view heated mirrorglass discoloured (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 115,393 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 115,393 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,936 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre has cuts in side wall not to cords

Fail 24 Mar 2014 83,480 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre has cuts in side wall not to cords

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,908 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,908 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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AD58 UDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AD58 UDY, 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 AD58 UDY registered?

AD58 UDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is AD58 UDY safe to buy?

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