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RY57 FLZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,256 mi
Last recorded108,256 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 108,256 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner sills corroded both sides

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 107,604 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f & n/s/f box section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 107,602 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f & n/s/f box section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 106,864 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 106,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 105,652 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 105,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,605 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 104,603 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,132 miles

small cuts on inner sidewall nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,898 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 97,898 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,900 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 84,432 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 84,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NO VISUAL ON INNER BRAKE PADS SQUEAL AT O/S/F ? (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 76,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel system component leaking AT FUEL FILTER ? (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NO VISUAL ON INNER BRAKE PADS SQUEAL AT O/S/F ? (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,540 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs corroded req repacment at pad change

rear exhaust heat shield loose insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,256 miles

Nearside Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 62,256 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,079 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,604 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,316 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 FLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FLZ, 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 FLZ registered?

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

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