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RF57 NVG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,000 mi
Last recorded185,000 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 185,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, 2mm across tread 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror casing missing but no sharp edges exposed

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 185,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, 2mm across tread 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror casing missing but no sharp edges exposed

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 171,514 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 165,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 156,993 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 145,762 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 141,142 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 138,410 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 127,890 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 121,698 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 105,531 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 105,531 miles

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

both front brake discs getting worn

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 NVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVG, 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 NVG registered?

RF57 NVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is RF57 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 NVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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