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AF08 RHK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,207 mi
Last recorded79,207 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 79,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 76,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 76,085 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 76,043 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 76,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 72,553 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R 18 W Avon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,702 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,103 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,745 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,721 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened With Lipping (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 39,370 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side Lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Universal joint excessively worn (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened With Lipping (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,276 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2013 28,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,712 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,744 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,606 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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AF08 RHK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RHK, 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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AF08 RHK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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