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CH54 LEV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,548 mi
Last recorded111,548 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH54 LEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 111,548 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 111,523 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake flexy pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,871 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 103,871 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 97,838 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 96,453 miles

both front brake discs lipped and worn

brake inspection

corrosion to both rear flexible brake hose banjo ends

steering rack damp

Fail 5 Apr 2023 96,453 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both front brake discs lipped and worn

brake inspection

corrosion to both rear flexible brake hose banjo ends

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Feb 2023 96,266 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,589 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 92,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 84,716 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 84,716 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,665 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,668 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 74,668 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,757 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,220 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,444 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,321 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 51,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,591 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,987 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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CH54 LEV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CH54 LEV, 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 CH54 LEV registered?

CH54 LEV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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