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CA08 OEG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,531 mi
Last recorded107,531 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 107,531 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop and tail light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both headlight lenses misted but pattern visible

o/s/f bumper corner missaligned but no jaged edges

rear sub frame corroded, plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 97,708 miles

Headlamp dipped beam just visible

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s & o/s (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 97,673 miles

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

Headlamp dipped beam just visible

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s & o/s (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,772 miles

Damage to N/S sill cover

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame, ciol springs and anti-roll bar showing some corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2023 93,764 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Damage to N/S sill cover

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame, ciol springs and anti-roll bar showing some corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2022 87,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 87,593 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 81,866 miles

front exhaust flexy has slight leak

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

rear sub frame and coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 76,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 69,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 69,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 61,792 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top gaiters on both front links. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Covers preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.04 1/m.

O/s rear indicator is starting to lose amber colouration.

Oil on engine.

Radiator support brackets are corroding.

Pass 18 May 2017 52,723 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.04 1/m.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,819 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.03 1/m.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 46,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.03 1/m.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,516 miles

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2014 35,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,220 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,314 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,928 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 OEG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

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

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