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RY57 FLF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,356 mi
Last recorded147,356 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 FLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 147,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 131,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both wing mirror glasses (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 131,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both wing mirror glasses (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 113,078 miles

Offside Rear Inner side light faded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most lower arms outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 37,771 miles

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

Offside Door mirror glass deteriorated

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 24,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 23,618 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 23,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 21,214 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 19,383 miles

Rear brake pads approx 70/80% worn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 16,880 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 14,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 14,095 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 11,221 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 8,583 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 FLF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FLF, 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 FLF registered?

RY57 FLF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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