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RF58 RYO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,986 mi
Last recorded112,986 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 RYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 112,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

noise from offside front shock when turned

Pass 21 Feb 2024 109,780 miles

Offside Front shock has clicking noise when turning

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 109,780 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock has clicking noise when turning

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 105,195 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 100,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 93,045 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 85,569 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 78,589 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 78,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed under inflated (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,856 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,231 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,872 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,932 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 35,436 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 35,435 miles

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

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

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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RF58 RYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RF58 RYO, 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

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What year was RF58 RYO registered?

RF58 RYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is RF58 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF58 RYO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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