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RF57 HYJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,503 mi
Last recorded179,503 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 HYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 179,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 172,722 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 170,417 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 168,356 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 168,356 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 158,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 146,537 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 139,877 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 129,430 miles

all discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 129,430 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 119,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 103,812 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/rear top suspension arm-slight freeplay!

Fail 2 Mar 2013 88,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/rear top suspension arm-slight freeplay!

Fail 29 Jan 2013 87,841 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre low on tread 2mm

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2012 73,282 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 73,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

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 HYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF57 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

RF57 HYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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