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RY08 UCB

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,298 mi
Last recorded151,298 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A93,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 UCB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 151,298 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 143,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 140,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 130,329 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 130,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 116,675 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))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 116,670 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,372 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 94,951 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,466 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

screen broken not in drivers view

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,314 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2014 59,732 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 48,827 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,040 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,457 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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RY08 UCB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY08 UCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY08 UCB registered?

RY08 UCB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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