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AD58 UDT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,248 mi
Last recorded138,248 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 138,248 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 138,082 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 134,748 miles

Offside parking brake cable needs replacing.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,954 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 120,951 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 110,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

evidence of fuel leak at engine

Pass 31 May 2018 101,318 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 30 May 2018 101,318 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 94,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot ALLOY CORRODED (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot ALLOY CORRODED (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 93,885 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and top dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing spring (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken at very top of spring (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure at fuel tank (1.9.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both top alloy mounting corroded, suggest having these replaced

both rear handbrake cables hanging low, suggest having secured

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,513 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,064 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 34,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,660 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 UDT 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 75%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

AD58 UDT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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