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AF08 RCZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

204,680 mi
Last recorded204,680 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 204,680 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 190,775 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 175,735 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 165,492 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 165,462 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 156,062 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 145,519 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL SCUFFED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 145,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL SCUFFED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 138,547 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 129,420 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

O/S REAR COIL SPRING CORRODING

Pass 25 Apr 2018 121,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 121,496 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 112,576 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

DAMPNESS AROUND FUEL FILTER

SLIGHT LEAK FROM EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,395 miles

exhaust front flexible has slight leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 102,393 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust front flexible has slight leak

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads very low ....early rectification advised

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,711 miles

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOOW

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

RAER BRAKE DISCS BECOMING LIPPED

Fail 28 Apr 2015 89,711 miles

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

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOOW

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

RAER BRAKE DISCS BECOMING LIPPED

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Very slight leak frow power steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2014 79,131 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Very slight leak frow power steering rack

Pass 1 May 2013 66,032 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 66,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,025 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Front Inner b/pads appear abit low (esp N/S/F Inner pad)

O/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limits of tread wear

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AF08 RCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 AF08 RCZ, 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 AF08 RCZ registered?

AF08 RCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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