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RY08 EVD

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,647 mi
Last recorded89,647 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 89,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 80,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 80,339 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 73,151 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 71,126 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 71,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,915 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,746 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,251 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 62,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,847 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 55,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,631 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,988 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 47,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17/97Y SP Sport. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23" Aero. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Edges,Perished & Nail In Tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Edges & Perished Tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,503 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear brake squeak when wheel rotated

rear tyres slightly perished/slight wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 33,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slight cracking in tread

squeal from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,921 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 26,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,097 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 EVD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RY08 EVD, 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 RY08 EVD registered?

RY08 EVD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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