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CN08 HCU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,862 mi
Last recorded139,862 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 HCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 139,862 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 131,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 115,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 98,523 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 95,046 miles

covers over both outer sills

n/s & o/s mirrors deteriorating

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,400 miles

mirrors

n/s/r outer pad

Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 93,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board silencer missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,135 miles

n/s mirror

Fail 20 Aug 2019 90,135 miles

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

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

n/s mirror

n/s/f upper drop link rubber

Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,124 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 83,124 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

play o.s.f drop link

Pass 17 Jul 2017 75,125 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,951 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,086 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,739 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,522 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,824 miles

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

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

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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CN08 HCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CN08 HCU, 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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CN08 HCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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