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RE08 YFN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

202,730 mi
Last recorded202,730 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 202,730 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside inner rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 197,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 185,018 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 171,616 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 156,059 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 149,786 miles

low emission reading

Fail 4 Feb 2017 149,785 miles

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

low emission reading

Pass 6 Jan 2016 132,676 miles

o/f rear lens slightly damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2015 132,583 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/f rear lens slightly damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2014 116,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s tail lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2014 115,773 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s tail lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2014 97,742 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 79,737 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 79,736 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,822 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 67,736 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 67,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 67,736 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 YFN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

RE08 YFN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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