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RF08 USB

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

142,536 mi
Last recorded142,536 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 USB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 142,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 136,423 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pads starting to wear low on the o/s/r

Pass 21 Oct 2023 131,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 126,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 109,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,860 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low

Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,218 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,430 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,801 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 55,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,476 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 41,269 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RF08 USB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RF08 USB, 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 RF08 USB registered?

RF08 USB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is RF08 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 USB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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