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MF58 RYH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,648 mi
Last recorded88,648 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 RYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 88,648 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,527 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass loose

bonnet catch damaged

small chip on windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

chip on screen

Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,023 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing and getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2018 70,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tyre (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre under inflated and badly perished

Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,272 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 55,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,712 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 46,712 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,790 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,417 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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MF58 RYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MF58 RYH, 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 MF58 RYH registered?

MF58 RYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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