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CA08 OED

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,696 mi
Last recorded31,696 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 31,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 31,105 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 29,808 miles

surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 31 Oct 2022 28,578 miles

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

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

suspension component s surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2021 27,596 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 26,764 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 26,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 25,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 23,371 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,290 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,686 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,402 miles

Ns dip beam light reduced

Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 6,587 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 OED is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CA08 OED, 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 OED registered?

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

Is CA08 OED safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 OED shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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