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RF57 NVJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,310 mi
Last recorded143,310 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 NVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 143,310 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 129,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 121,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,953 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 114,467 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 109,096 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 109,103 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 109,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 106,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,920 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 94,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,166 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 83,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,917 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,783 miles

Emissions to low to read

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 51,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,068 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 28,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre near to wear bars.

offside front tyre getting near to wear bars.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,934 miles

nearside front tyre near to wear bars.

offside front tyre getting near to wear bars.

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 NVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

RF57 NVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is RF57 NVJ safe to buy?

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