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CA08 OEN

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,749 mi
Last recorded95,749 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 95,749 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 95,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 92,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 90,386 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 87,247 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 87,247 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 83,654 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 83,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 78,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,665 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 75,561 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 75,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,355 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 72,869 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,130 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,562 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 33,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,351 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OEN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OEN, 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 OEN registered?

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

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