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C2 CSW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,039 mi
Last recorded111,039 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 CSW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 111,039 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 110,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 105,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Mid to rear pipe joint sleeve clamp hitting heat shield on fuel tank

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Mar 2025 105,684 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak from near side front caliper bleed nipple. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Mid to rear pipe joint sleeve clamp hitting heat shield on fuel tank

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nsr osr (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 100,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nsr osr (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 95,625 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 95,622 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,595 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 90,525 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 85,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,022 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 80,959 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,847 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,118 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 69,112 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 58,810 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,787 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 52,718 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,787 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 44,787 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,263 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 27,007 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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C2 CSW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C2 CSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 CSW registered?

C2 CSW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is C2 CSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 CSW shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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