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Y40 RRW

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,110 mi
Last recorded168,110 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 RRW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 168,110 miles

item on screen partially in drivers view

Fail 27 Jul 2026 168,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light shows white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OS back box cracked around pipe (6.1.2 (a))

item on screen partially in drivers view

Pass 8 Aug 2025 149,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 135,143 miles

OSR shock absorber top mount cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2024 135,143 miles

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

OSR shock absorber top mount cracked

OSR tyre has a nail in it

both headlight dip beam flash when switched off

Pass 17 Jul 2023 128,805 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 128,805 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 120,617 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and shoulder worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 120,617 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and shoulder worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 115,455 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 111,170 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 111,155 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,370 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 103,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from rear view mirror

Fail 30 Jun 2017 84,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from rear view mirror

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,219 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,109 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,212 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2012 31,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,547 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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Y40 RRW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y40 RRW, 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 Y40 RRW registered?

Y40 RRW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is Y40 RRW safe to buy?

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