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AB08 CFZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

200,217 mi
Last recorded200,217 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 200,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 194,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 182,134 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 157,986 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 132,799 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 126,771 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 126,765 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 120,026 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,246 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,478 miles

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

emissions low emitter

Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,896 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,803 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,578 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,204 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,148 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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AB08 CFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AB08 CFZ, 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 AB08 CFZ registered?

AB08 CFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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