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RAY 543

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,371 mi
Last recorded84,371 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 543
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 84,371 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 81,945 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 78,993 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 76,142 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,917 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,473 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,339 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 66,062 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,360 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 62,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 59,419 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 56,126 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,382 miles

Exhaust emmissions too clean to register on test equiptment.

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 52,382 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust emmissions too clean to register on test equiptment.

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,969 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,160 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 30,199 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,419 miles

no emissions print out reading too low

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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RAY 543 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RAY 543, 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 RAY 543 registered?

RAY 543 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is RAY 543 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAY 543 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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