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F9 RMD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,123 mi
Last recorded73,123 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 RMD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,123 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 73,123 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,042 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 65,702 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 60,456 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,031 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 52,617 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,805 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,359 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 29,744 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,199 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,710 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 13,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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F9 RMD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F9 RMD, 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 F9 RMD registered?

F9 RMD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is F9 RMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F9 RMD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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