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YG08 RFY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,084 mi
Last recorded184,084 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 RFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 184,084 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 184,084 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 170,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 144,819 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 138,657 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)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 138,555 miles

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

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

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 30 Mar 2017 131,739 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 125,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front Tyre cracking/ on legal limit

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front Tyre cracking/ on legal limit

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 120,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2015 120,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2014 102,149 miles

both front tyres on 2mm(centre)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,490 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,786 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,777 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 RFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

YG08 RFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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