MOT Status
ValidMileage
115,116 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust system deteriorating
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust system deteriorating
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres cracking
both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition
front springs corroded
oil leaks
slight corrosion on brake pipes
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper mounting/inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper mounting/inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened x2 wishbone rear bush have slight movement and cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive under engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened hub rose bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened hub rose bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened x2 wishbone rear bush have slight movement and cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive under engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust outer skin deteriorated
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust heat shield adrift
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust outer skin deteriorated
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG08 RBF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 YG08 RBF, 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 YG08 RBF registered?
YG08 RBF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2008.
Is YG08 RBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG08 RBF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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