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RN54 DEE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,286 mi
Last recorded74,286 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 DEE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,286 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 71,806 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 69,413 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 69,413 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,909 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,496 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged heavily damaged on outer sidewall also worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 60,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,075 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,163 miles

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread pattern

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,705 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 24,511 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,511 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,176 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 18,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RN54 DEE 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 77.8%.

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 RN54 DEE, 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 RN54 DEE registered?

RN54 DEE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is RN54 DEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 DEE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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