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RF57 HYC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,425 mi
Last recorded181,425 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 HYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 181,425 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 176,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 173,764 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 173,764 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 168,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 164,176 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 159,172 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 159,172 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 151,558 miles

Steering system slightly rough top strut bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 143,718 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 135,650 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 130,146 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 130,146 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 124,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 27 Nov 2014 108,074 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 83,578 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,280 miles

o/s/r tyre outter sidewall cut....225/45/17

Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,900 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 HYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

RF57 HYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is RF57 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 HYC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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