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RE08 YEB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,768 mi
Last recorded156,768 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 156,768 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 156,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 151,208 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 151,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 146,317 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Cover fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Wing mirror slightly damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 138,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 128,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 121,406 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 121,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 115,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,598 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,612 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 102,612 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on the outer edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 95,611 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs scored

engine cover and belly pan fitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 May 2015 86,052 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

DAMAGE TO INNER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALLS OF BOTH FRONT TYRES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 75,210 miles

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 75,210 miles

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,613 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 52,976 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 35,267 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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 YEB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

RE08 YEB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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