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RN57 VUW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,096 mi
Last recorded78,096 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN57 VUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 78,096 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 78,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,622 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 66,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 63,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 63,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear indicator slightly faded

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 10 Feb 2018 54,740 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,995 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 31,605 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

nearside front tyre cracked all over

nearside rear indicator starting to flash white

Fail 10 Feb 2014 31,605 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn to 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

nearside front tyre cracked all over

nearside rear indicator starting to flash white

Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,081 miles

front and rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,982 miles

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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RN57 VUW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RN57 VUW, 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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RN57 VUW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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