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S25 AYD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,790 mi
Last recorded137,790 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 AYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 137,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 133,823 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 128,878 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 126,400 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,097 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 119,988 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 118,129 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 111,897 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 111,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,466 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,389 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,403 miles

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,971 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 73,889 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,128 miles

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,965 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,983 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

offside front 3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,714 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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S25 AYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S25 AYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S25 AYD registered?

S25 AYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is S25 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S25 AYD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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