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RV08 YRP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

207,667 mi
Last recorded207,667 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 207,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 205,701 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 202,267 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 202,252 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Sep 2022 197,358 miles

Engine Light On

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 197,332 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine Light On

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 189,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 185,707 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 185,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside wing mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 180,278 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 180,276 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 175,042 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 175,042 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 170,476 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 170,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 157,354 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 157,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 148,842 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 128,079 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 106,633 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,177 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 63,353 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 63,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre inner sidewall damaged

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

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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RV08 YRP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RV08 YRP, 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 RV08 YRP registered?

RV08 YRP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RV08 YRP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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