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RE08 YDP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,737 mi
Last recorded140,737 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 140,737 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Apr 2019 126,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 125,891 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,093 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 107,332 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,946 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 98,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front 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 5 Mar 2015 89,359 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,114 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,786 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 72,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,084 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to sidewall.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 58,084 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre has damage to sidewall.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,127 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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RE08 YDP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE08 YDP, 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 RE08 YDP registered?

RE08 YDP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is RE08 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 YDP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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