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CE08 TEJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,945 mi
Last recorded80,945 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 TEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 80,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 80,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 80,701 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,593 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,440 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 80,437 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,393 miles

poss burning smell inside vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2016 80,393 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

poss burning smell inside vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,191 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,054 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 78,054 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,840 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 76,840 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2012 75,338 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,887 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 TEJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CE08 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

CE08 TEJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CE08 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 TEJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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