MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Tyres ; both front tread low on edges
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
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
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
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
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RF57 HYK safe to buy?
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