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PF08 RYR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,508 mi
Last recorded148,508 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 RYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 148,508 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear under the vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2022 141,769 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 133,988 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 133,988 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 116,080 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 116,080 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 98,024 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 93,972 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 93,972 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 88,224 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,163 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,015 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 57,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,355 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,447 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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PF08 RYR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PF08 RYR, 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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PF08 RYR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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