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MF58 RYU

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,862 mi
Last recorded121,862 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid97,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 RYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,862 miles

both front headlight units fading

exhaust system front flexi corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2017 113,396 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 113,396 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,926 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake pads close too limit

Offside Front front brakes close too limit

Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,794 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,326 miles

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

both reartyres close too limit

Fail 25 Jan 2013 85,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both reartyres close too limit

Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,470 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 78,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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MF58 RYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,968 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 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF58 RYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF58 RYU registered?

MF58 RYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is MF58 RYU safe to buy?

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