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AD57 YAF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

190,650 mi
Last recorded190,650 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 YAF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 190,650 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2025 190,650 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2024 173,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 167,274 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 161,308 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 155,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 149,280 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 140,235 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 1 Feb 2018 129,905 miles

Offside Front seatbelt is slow to retract

Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,606 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 96,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut in outer sidewall and wear on outer edge of tread on nearside front Tyre

stepping on inner tread of nearside rear Tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,155 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,649 miles

Advise offside front brake pad is wearing thin

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,399 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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AD57 YAF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AD57 YAF, 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 AD57 YAF registered?

AD57 YAF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is AD57 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 YAF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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