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R5 VHY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,354 mi
Last recorded118,354 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 VHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 118,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 106,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear tyre miss shaped

Rear heat shield fallen down

Fail 9 Oct 2024 106,522 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear tyre miss shaped

Rear heat shield fallen down

Pass 13 Oct 2023 92,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 81,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,456 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,176 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 44,373 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,473 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,535 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,115 miles

nsr tyre cracking on tread

Pass 12 Oct 2013 25,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 24,645 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 24,645 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,491 miles

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

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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R5 VHY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R5 VHY, 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 R5 VHY?

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What year was R5 VHY registered?

R5 VHY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is R5 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 VHY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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