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CE08 TDZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,598 mi
Last recorded123,598 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 TDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 123,598 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2023 123,424 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,406 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 99,587 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 91,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both VERY corroded braking surface, n/s brake not locking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 87,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

creeping corrosion on rear discs ,outer face and inner face

no tread patter on inner edge of rear tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear blocks,both front tyres have cracks on inner tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on outer face (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 77,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear blocks,both front tyres have cracks on inner tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on outer face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,436 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,966 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,502 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,048 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,999 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,241 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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CE08 TDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CE08 TDZ, 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 CE08 TDZ registered?

CE08 TDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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