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RE08 YEY

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,596 mi
Last recorded172,596 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 172,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 169,080 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 167,093 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 161,388 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 159,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 158,446 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 157,514 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 151,868 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 151,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 148,553 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 148,553 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 136,877 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 120,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 106,889 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,369 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 86,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,154 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,633 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge, out of shape.

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 YEY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YEY, 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 YEY registered?

RE08 YEY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is RE08 YEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 YEY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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