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YG08 RBF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,116 mi
Last recorded115,116 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 RBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 115,116 miles

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 115,097 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2025 113,973 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 112,436 miles

all tyres cracking

both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

front springs corroded

oil leaks

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2023 110,703 miles

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))

Fail 3 May 2023 110,679 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2022 105,788 miles

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))

Fail 10 May 2022 105,177 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2021 95,585 miles

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))

Fail 16 May 2021 95,583 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2020 87,579 miles

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))

Fail 24 May 2020 87,577 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2019 81,037 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 73,535 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 63,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,024 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,125 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,372 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,516 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,191 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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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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YG08 RBF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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