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AF08 RDX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

264,895 mi
Last recorded264,895 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 264,895 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 264,892 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 250,247 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 250,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 237,241 miles

All four tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 25 Jan 2017 213,219 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 192,792 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 186,376 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 186,376 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 162,844 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 162,844 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 140,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 124,042 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 106,691 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 106,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,419 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,733 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,521 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 RDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RDX, 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 RDX registered?

AF08 RDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AF08 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 RDX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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