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RE08 YDR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

200,972 mi
Last recorded200,972 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YDR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 200,972 miles

Nearside Rear tyre miss shaped on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 200,846 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre miss shaped on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 187,636 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 187,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 171,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 154,242 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 139,019 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 137,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 122,508 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,538 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 95,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,591 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,222 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 YDR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE08 YDR, 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 YDR registered?

RE08 YDR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is RE08 YDR safe to buy?

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