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CP08 BMO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,500 mi
Last recorded192,500 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 BMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 192,500 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 174,006 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 174,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 146,379 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 118,459 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,110 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 102,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,151 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,245 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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
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CP08 BMO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CP08 BMO, 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 BMO registered?

CP08 BMO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is CP08 BMO safe to buy?

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