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CN03 BER

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,677 mi
Last recorded125,677 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 BER
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,677 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 122,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,809 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 97,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,059 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center exhaust outer skin corroded

exhaust supports corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 74,927 miles

All exhaust hangers are corroded

Central exhaust silencer corroded

park brake cable support(near trailing arm mount) both sides corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,760 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split but still clears screen sufficiently

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 55,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

tyres are different sizes on each axle (2)n/s wiper splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear tyres treads cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,414 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,207 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,257 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CN03 BER is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CN03 BER, 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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CN03 BER is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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