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CA08 OEH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,016 mi
Last recorded135,016 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 135,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 134,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 118,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 118,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 107,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,423 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 87,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 84,407 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,145 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 75,145 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,599 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,723 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 58,723 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,048 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,149 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 48,872 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 45,846 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,246 miles

Front o/s tyre has slight damage to wall.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 OEH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH registered?

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

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The MOT history for CA08 OEH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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