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MF58 RYM

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,203 mi
Last recorded120,203 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 RYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 120,203 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 120,203 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 109,616 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 109,614 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,878 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 93,648 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer shoulder wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,605 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 81,605 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,879 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,362 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 44,360 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 30,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s trailer indicator inop

offside dip beam appears to have very slight reduced light output

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 RYM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

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

Is MF58 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 RYM 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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