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MF58 RYD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,595 mi
Last recorded110,595 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 RYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,595 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 105,932 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 105,900 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 98,751 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer tread and has 2 nails in tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread edges

Fail 9 May 2017 98,751 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer tread and has 2 nails in tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread edges

Fail 21 Apr 2017 98,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread edges

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,237 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 79,562 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner tread

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,236 miles

near side rear pad very low/near limits

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,079 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,728 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2012 37,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,597 miles

Nearside Rear 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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MF58 RYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF58 RYD, 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

How do I check the history of MF58 RYD?

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What year was MF58 RYD registered?

MF58 RYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is MF58 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 RYD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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