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RF57 NVU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

150,382 mi
Last recorded150,382 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 150,382 miles

both front inner drive shaft gaiters perished

both rear suspension arm gaiters perished

Pass 5 Oct 2024 144,415 miles

both front tyres low on edges

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2023 138,959 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 130,272 miles

Very slight blow on front flexi and rear silencer

o/s/r brake disc getting rusty

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,504 miles

o/s/r brake disc getting rusty

o/s/r tyre tread perished

Pass 3 Oct 2020 117,640 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 110,167 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 104,755 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/r disc getting rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2017 100,066 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,673 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r lamp cracked

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,471 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,102 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 58,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,110 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,564 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,788 miles

n/s/f has slight play in drop link

o/s/f has slight play in drop link

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 NVU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF57 NVU?

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What year was RF57 NVU registered?

RF57 NVU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is RF57 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 NVU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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