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RY57 FKW

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,810 mi
Last recorded100,810 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 FKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 100,810 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 99,673 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 98,095 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,705 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,896 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,655 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,168 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,165 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,122 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,129 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,979 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,418 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,251 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,029 miles

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,011 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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RY57 FKW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RY57 FKW, 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 RY57 FKW registered?

RY57 FKW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is RY57 FKW safe to buy?

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