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ADE 452A

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,514 mi
Last recorded192,514 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADE 452A
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 192,514 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 186,274 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 186,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 172,114 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 172,114 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 157,551 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 141,907 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 9 Dec 2015 114,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 114,405 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 109,363 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 104,633 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 92,500 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,700 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 83,276 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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ADE 452A is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 ADE 452A, 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 ADE 452A registered?

ADE 452A is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is ADE 452A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADE 452A 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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