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CA08 OKB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,773 mi
Last recorded188,773 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 188,773 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 177,210 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 177,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 172,563 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 172,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 166,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 157,259 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 147,483 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 137,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 127,529 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 106,124 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 87,254 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 87,254 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 62,459 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 62,459 miles

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.

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 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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