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RY08 EUD

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,908 mi
Last recorded63,908 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 63,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,193 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,976 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 53,976 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,948 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,491 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,856 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,562 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,761 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread, advise replacing

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread, advise replacing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,561 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,967 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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RY08 EUD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RY08 EUD, 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 RY08 EUD registered?

RY08 EUD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is RY08 EUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY08 EUD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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