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RF57 HYK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

224,863 mi
Last recorded224,863 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 HYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 224,863 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 223,914 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 203,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 203,559 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 186,737 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 186,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 14 Jan 2017 164,229 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 145,679 miles

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; o/s/f fog lamp broken lense has been removed

Suspension ; n/s/r & o/s/r lower arms outer bush deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2016 145,677 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding brake disc (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes ; front brake pads worn thin , outer at 2 mm approx. , recommend replace

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; o/s/f fog lamp broken lense has been removed

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp lense broken (6.1.C.1)

Suspension ; n/s/r & o/s/r lower arms outer bush deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 127,001 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; both front tread low on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2015 12,699 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; *** rear brake pads unevenly worn , n/s worn thi , at limit

Brakes ; front brake pads low

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; both front tread low on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 116,592 miles

Brakes ; n/s/r brake disc slightly restricted rotation

Brakes ; rear brake pads unevenly worn , n/s low

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; both rear coil springs lower mounting rubbers split , o/s incomplete

Fail 31 Jan 2014 116,592 miles

Brakes ; n/s/r brake disc slightly restricted rotation

Brakes ; rear brake pads unevenly worn , n/s low

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension ; both rear coil springs lower mounting rubbers split , o/s incomplete

Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,215 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine to clean to test emissions

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 89,767 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine to clean to test emissions

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2011 83,005 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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RF57 HYK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HYK, 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 HYK registered?

RF57 HYK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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