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AD57 YAG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,295 mi
Last recorded127,295 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 YAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 127,295 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 127,258 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 118,896 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 115,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,214 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of some component

Fail 16 Jan 2018 110,214 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of some component

Pass 7 Feb 2017 103,330 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 86,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions would not register

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,228 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 40,228 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

osf and nsf steering rack ends slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,221 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 32,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YAG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AD57 YAG, 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 YAG registered?

AD57 YAG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AD57 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 YAG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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