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CA57 XGJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,704 mi
Last recorded116,704 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 XGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 116,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 110,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,082 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 92,211 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,270 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,399 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 71,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,493 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 67,287 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 63,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,438 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,934 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,934 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 49,515 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

front number plate marked

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 XGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA57 XGJ, 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 CA57 XGJ registered?

CA57 XGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is CA57 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 XGJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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