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RE08 YFR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,246 mi
Last recorded82,246 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 82,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side skirts and bellypan fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 65,709 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,917 miles

Offside Door mirror has product on glass

Fail 23 Mar 2021 58,890 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking oil leak from steering rack/pipes offside front (oil on front sub frame at offside rear) (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Door mirror has product on glass

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,725 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 44,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,303 miles

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

imbalance on brakes

wear on brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,180 miles

corrosion and wear on brake discs

offside front fog light glass brocken

Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,879 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 16,413 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 15,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 13,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 12,143 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,614 miles

Oil leak

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 YFR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

RE08 YFR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is RE08 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 YFR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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