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RF08 USZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,341 mi
Last recorded149,341 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 USZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 149,341 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 149,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 144,061 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front fog lamp glass lenses broken

Fail 18 Apr 2019 144,052 miles

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front fog lamp glass lenses broken

Pass 10 Apr 2018 129,296 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 129,241 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' & lower centre of screen (8.3.1a)

oil weep from steering rack

rear seatbelts not tested as seats folded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,695 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 117,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,939 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & o/s/r (3.5.1i)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,628 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 101,628 miles

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

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

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

bolt missing from front subframe n/s/r stiffener bracket.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 95,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 USZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

RF08 USZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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