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CA08 YOC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,560 mi
Last recorded85,560 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,560 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 23 Feb 2018 85,560 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,627 miles

exhaust down pipe flexi joint slight blowing

Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,627 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

exhaust down pipe flexi joint slight blowing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out shape

Fail 4 Mar 2016 77,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out shape

Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,111 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 73,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,205 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges

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 YOC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA08 YOC registered?

CA08 YOC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is CA08 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 YOC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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