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RE08 YEL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,419 mi
Last recorded111,419 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 111,419 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 104,571 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 97,920 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking and blocking

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

n/s/r tyre blocking and cracking

Fail 2 May 2017 97,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

O/S/R tyre cracking and blocking

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

n/s/r tyre blocking and cracking

Pass 6 May 2016 89,746 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 82,173 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 75,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 61,179 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 48,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 36,028 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 YEL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

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

Is RE08 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 YEL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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