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RY57 FMA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,088 mi
Last recorded146,088 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 146,088 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 132,037 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 132,037 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 121,755 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 121,750 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 111,845 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,202 miles

movement o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 10 Jan 2017 101,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

movement o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,410 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Visibly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Headlamp converters fitted which do not correct beam for European travel

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 87,410 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Visibly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Headlamp converters fitted which do not correct beam for European travel

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,775 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust emissions to low to obtain test result

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,290 miles

Both front tyres small splits on inner sidewalls.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Jan 2014 58,290 miles

Both front tyres small splits on inner sidewalls.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Dec 2011 38,423 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 31,858 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 FMA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FMA, 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 FMA registered?

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

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