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CP08 BKZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,839 mi
Last recorded155,839 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 BKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 155,839 miles

underside chassis and suspension corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 155,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2023 124,006 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,136 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil leak from power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 121,067 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil leak from power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 118,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 116,521 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 112,329 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 107,903 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 107,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,051 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 82,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,564 miles

Oil leak

signs of fuel leak at filter.no leak at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2015 66,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

signs of fuel leak at filter.no leak at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,346 miles

NSF Tyre feathered in outside edge

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,883 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 28,113 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2012 28,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,320 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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CP08 BKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP08 BKZ, 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 CP08 BKZ registered?

CP08 BKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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