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CA08 OKH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,640 mi
Last recorded140,640 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 140,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 128,443 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 128,346 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Damage to both doors

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2025 128,089 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Damage to both doors

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 111,535 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Damage To Both Doors

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn On Edge & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 102,437 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 97,537 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,605 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,039 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,284 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,644 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,311 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,334 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 53,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,094 miles

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 OKH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OKH, 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 OKH registered?

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

Is CA08 OKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 OKH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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