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CA08 ODV

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,619 mi
Last recorded75,619 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ODV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 75,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to cords on edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,628 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 74,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,721 miles

Dipstick appears to be showing too much engine oil

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Offside front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Signs of coolant leakage

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 71,687 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped under vehicle (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure under vehicle (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Dipstick appears to be showing too much engine oil

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Offside front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Signs of coolant leakage

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 63,453 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,453 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,355 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 63,292 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,144 miles

offside front seat has slight up and down movement

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,490 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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CA08 ODV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CA08 ODV, 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 CA08 ODV registered?

CA08 ODV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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