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CA08 OKG

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,870 mi
Last recorded115,870 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 115,870 miles

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 109,591 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both wing mirror glasses discoloured

n/s/r headlight levelling device broken

Pass 9 Sep 2023 98,989 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both mirror glasses discolored

light corrosion all brake discs

Fail 25 Aug 2023 98,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s-65 o/s-220 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both mirror glasses discolored

light corrosion all brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,042 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 82,644 miles

Coolant leak rad ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 78,640 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 78,638 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 68,768 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2017 63,612 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2016 58,230 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 48,327 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 38,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 28,596 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 19,277 miles

SMOKE EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Pass 26 May 2011 13,182 miles

machine not triggered no smoke

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 OKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OKG, 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 OKG registered?

CA08 OKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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