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FY57 UAD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,620 mi
Last recorded126,620 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 UAD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,620 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres condition /monitor

Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,971 miles

Handbrake travel long

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 121,344 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 121,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 118,890 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,058 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,774 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,370 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 89,207 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,655 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,107 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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FY57 UAD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FY57 UAD, 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 FY57 UAD registered?

FY57 UAD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is FY57 UAD safe to buy?

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