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RE08 YFP

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,591 mi
Last recorded156,591 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 156,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 154,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 149,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 138,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 127,599 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,920 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 104,781 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 104,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 93,854 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,034 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,126 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2011 69,063 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)

both rear tyres have uneven tread and offside tread close to limit

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 YFP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YFP, 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 YFP registered?

RE08 YFP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is RE08 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 YFP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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