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CA57 LND

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,849 mi
Last recorded61,849 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 LND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 61,849 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres becoming perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 60,666 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspension components showing corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot slight damage and slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear slight dampness at flexi pipe bolt on to caliper

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper bushes splitting, upper alloy mountings also in poor condition (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 59,279 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper bushes split and alloy brackets in poor condition (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 59,220 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber alloy mountings in poor condition

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 59,218 miles

Indicator switch inoperative not working Offside position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear upper shock absorber alloy mountings in poor condition

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not fully tested due to seized brake

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 59,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 59,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 59,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 58,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 58,920 miles

n/s/f upper strut top bearing stiff on lock to lock

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,610 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,831 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,415 miles

under trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,974 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,353 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.8mm

rear pads look low

tyre size 225/45/17

vibration and noise when clutch pressed

Fail 6 Aug 2014 47,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre 2.8mm

rear pads look low

tyre size 225/45/17

vibration and noise when clutch pressed

Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,581 miles

225/45r17

battery slightly insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,834 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 41,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,919 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,221 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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CA57 LND is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CA57 LND, 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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CA57 LND is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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