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AD58 UDO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,646 mi
Last recorded129,646 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 UDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 129,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,629 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 111,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,645 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 101,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 101,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 100,999 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,035 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 100,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,136 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 99,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fan belt deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre low pressure

Turbo pipe split

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,938 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,003 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 93,003 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 89,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 89,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Exhaust Deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,552 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF top strut bearing assembly worn/noisy

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 80,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF top strut bearing assembly worn/noisy

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,333 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,829 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 30,975 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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AD58 UDO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UDO, 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 UDO registered?

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

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