MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both cv gaitors weeping at clips
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside reverse light inop
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers / undertrays fitted
front flexi pipe deteriated
oil weap
slight play top column bush
stone chip n/s windscreen
weap of grease past both front outer cv boot clips
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside reverse light inop
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers / undertrays fitted
front flexi pipe deteriated
oil weap
slight play top column bush
stone chip n/s windscreen
weap of grease past both front outer cv boot clips
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reverse light not working
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
corrosion to external casings n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers
front flexi exhaust outer sleeve deteriorated
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to 3mm / wear to edges
slight splitting to inner sidewalls n/s/f and o/s/f tyres
stone chip to n/s area of windscreen
weep of grease past clips of n/s/f and o/s/f outer CV boots
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reverse light not working
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
corrosion to external casings n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers
front flexi exhaust outer sleeve deteriorated
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to 3mm / wear to edges
slight splitting to inner sidewalls n/s/f and o/s/f tyres
stone chip to n/s area of windscreen
weep of grease past clips of n/s/f and o/s/f outer CV boots
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA08 OKB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 OKB, 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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CA08 OKB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.
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