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RY57 FKX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,422 mi
Last recorded169,422 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 FKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 169,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 157,672 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 157,538 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 144,329 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 129,976 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 129,976 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,613 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 116,613 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 102,513 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,635 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 89,584 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

child seats fitted

noise on engine

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,101 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,967 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre tread worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,009 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,847 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 FKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RY57 FKX, 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 RY57 FKX registered?

RY57 FKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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