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CA08 OEE

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,193 mi
Last recorded160,193 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OEE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 160,193 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 149,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

em light on

Pass 31 May 2016 136,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid low

em light on

Fail 18 May 2016 136,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid low

em light on

Pass 30 May 2015 131,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 116,302 miles

E/M Light on

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2014 116,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

E/M Light on

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2013 98,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 80,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 59,115 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CA08 OEE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OEE, 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 OEE registered?

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

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