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AF08 RCY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,061 mi
Last recorded72,061 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 72,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of rear floor around suspension component fixings. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tread. ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass discoloured. ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill has slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 72,059 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of rear floor around suspension component fixings. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tread. ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill has slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 69,168 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 69,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 65,599 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 65,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 62,307 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 62,307 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 60,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front BRAKE DISC HEAT DAMAGED

Offside Front BRAKE PADS HEAT DAMAGED

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 57,798 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 57,798 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,378 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 56,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 53,613 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 50,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

both rear brake flexi ferrules rusty

Fail 30 May 2018 50,442 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

both rear brake flexi ferrules rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,193 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,101 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 43,552 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 43,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,539 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 39,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

winter tyres fitted to the front

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,177 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,713 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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AF08 RCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF08 RCY, 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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AF08 RCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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