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RE08 YFL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,737 mi
Last recorded156,737 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 156,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm thickness (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre low pressure +nail in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside and outside edges

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Door can only be opened by " snatching" handle

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 May 2016 156,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm thickness (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre low pressure +nail in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside and outside edges

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Door can only be opened by " snatching" handle

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 May 2015 141,409 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 140,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 126,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S rear tyre 2mm tread depth

Fail 14 May 2014 126,165 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S rear tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 4 May 2013 111,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 94,040 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 69,962 miles

Diesel emission no results too clean

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 YFL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

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

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