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CM54 RBS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,570 mi
Last recorded101,570 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM54 RBS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 101,570 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 101,231 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 80,871 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,803 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 62,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 47,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,576 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 37,366 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,878 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 26,257 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 26,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 17,409 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 8,958 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 8,370 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 7,719 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 7,467 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 6,913 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 6,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 5,447 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 4,744 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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CM54 RBS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CM54 RBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CM54 RBS registered?

CM54 RBS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CM54 RBS safe to buy?

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