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AF08 RDY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,629 mi
Last recorded106,629 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 106,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 100,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 100,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 94,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,771 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 88,769 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 83,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,906 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 76,447 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 64,997 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,416 miles

Offside Rear tyre distorted and very close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,184 miles

offside rear tyre tread distorted and worn close to limit on inside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,155 miles

both rear tyre treads distorted on inside edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 38,244 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,630 miles

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

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

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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AF08 RDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 AF08 RDY, 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 AF08 RDY registered?

AF08 RDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AF08 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 RDY 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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