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RF57 HXV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,756 mi
Last recorded150,756 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 HXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 150,756 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 149,221 miles

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 18 Oct 2024 149,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gas recirculation valve bypass pipe is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,071 miles

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated . Poor beam images and light output

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 143,070 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated . Poor beam images and light output

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 136,540 miles

handbrake operation high

n/s/f shock absorber corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges and cuts in treads

o/s/f tyre worn outer edges and cuts in treads

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 130,519 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 9 Oct 2020 124,437 miles

Underbody corrosion, various places and parts (offside rear spring)

Fail 9 Oct 2020 124,437 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (cracked,cut and perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion, various places and parts (offside rear spring)

Pass 19 Apr 2019 115,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 115,563 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 107,282 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,408 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,605 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,308 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,327 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,376 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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RF57 HXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF57 HXV, 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 RF57 HXV registered?

RF57 HXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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