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CA08 YOT

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,988 mi
Last recorded76,988 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 76,988 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 74,220 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 70,794 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,151 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 65,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 65,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,245 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2019 57,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,291 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 54,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached n/s/r shocker top mounting worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached o/s/r shocker top mounting worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,534 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,902 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,050 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 44,050 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,944 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,596 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,782 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,452 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 16,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YOT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

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

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