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RE08 YED

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

202,675 mi
Last recorded202,675 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 202,675 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror image poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror image poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 202,675 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror image poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror image poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 191,202 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 191,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 178,488 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 167,267 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 167,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 153,430 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 144,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 133,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 119,501 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 107,404 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 98,120 miles

CORROSION TO INNER FACE OF N/S/F BRAKE DISC

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 98,120 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BALD ON INNER EDGES

CORROSION TO INNER FACE OF N/S/F BRAKE DISC

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,824 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 79,924 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES

E.M.L ON

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 51,468 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 51,468 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YED is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YED, 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 YED registered?

RE08 YED is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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