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RE08 YDW

2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,840 mi
Last recorded142,840 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt112,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YDW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Airflow 120 Dt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 142,840 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 131,000 miles

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2017 118,830 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Aug 2017 118,830 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 111,349 miles

Nearside Front sidewall is damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 94,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,609 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 78,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,764 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
8,933
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
coil spring broken 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 8
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RE08 YDW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE08 YDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE08 YDW registered?

RE08 YDW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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