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CK51 LEE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,420 mi
Last recorded84,420 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 LEE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 84,420 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 81,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 76,947 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,924 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 68,894 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,662 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,582 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,063 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,664 miles

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

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,910 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 44,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,446 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,517 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust middle section beginning to corrode

Pass 15 Jan 2013 40,683 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/f brake pads low

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,945 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,608 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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CK51 LEE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CK51 LEE, 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 CK51 LEE registered?

CK51 LEE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is CK51 LEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK51 LEE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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