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CK08 BWN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,123 mi
Last recorded122,123 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 BWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 122,123 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner cv boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm tread, just ok (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 111,648 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm mount corroded

Offside Rear trailing arm mount corroded

underbody undersealed

Fail 18 Jan 2025 111,646 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear trailing arm mount corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear trailing arm mount corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 107,948 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 107,939 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 104,193 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 104,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 101,035 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 101,035 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 98,166 miles

Offside Rear REAR BRAKE DISCS COR OSR

Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,927 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,125 miles

rear brake discs heavily lipped

Fail 27 Jul 2017 85,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,899 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,753 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,180 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,180 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,499 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,592 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,713 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 37,152 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CK08 BWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CK08 BWN, 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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CK08 BWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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