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RE08 YFM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,175 mi
Last recorded133,175 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 133,175 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 127,666 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2017 127,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 116,721 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 116,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 99,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 95,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 82,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 66,427 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 8 May 2012 54,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 54,468 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 46,224 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 YFM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

RE08 YFM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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