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RY57 FLR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,472 mi
Last recorded129,472 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 129,472 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 125,165 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

steering rack has seepage but no leak

Fail 14 Oct 2022 125,161 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

steering rack has seepage but no leak

Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,071 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 110,083 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 110,082 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,053 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,038 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,948 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,867 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 69,647 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,759 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 FLR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FLR, 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 FLR registered?

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

Is RY57 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 FLR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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