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RF08 USG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,554 mi
Last recorded79,554 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 USG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 79,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 77,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and perished, Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and perished, Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,205 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated and showing abnormal wear.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 63,202 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres deteriorated and showing abnormal wear.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,313 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 57,313 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,338 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,997 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 39,997 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,565 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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RF08 USG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 RF08 USG, 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 USG registered?

RF08 USG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is RF08 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 USG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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