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CL53 PPY

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,204 mi
Last recorded68,204 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL53 PPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 68,204 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 65,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 64,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 64,125 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 62,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 60,553 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,003 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,206 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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CL53 PPY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CL53 PPY, 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 CL53 PPY registered?

CL53 PPY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is CL53 PPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL53 PPY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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