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CIB 47

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,600 mi
Last recorded77,600 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIB 47
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 77,600 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jan 2024 77,344 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 77,342 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,377 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,430 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,535 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,569 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 70,229 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,396 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,709 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 60,190 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,190 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,583 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,903 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,492 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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CIB 47 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CIB 47, 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 CIB 47 registered?

CIB 47 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is CIB 47 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIB 47 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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