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AD57 YAJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,822 mi
Last recorded90,822 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 YAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2025 90,822 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside headlight. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 86,374 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside light unit. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,509 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 72,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,775 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,133 miles

Front b/pads wearing slightly

svs light on

Pass 13 Dec 2016 48,024 miles

Front both tyres wearing slightly

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,541 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,121 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2013 27,232 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,776 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 11,775 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 YAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

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

Is AD57 YAJ safe to buy?

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