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CP08 BMU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,690 mi
Last recorded130,690 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 BMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 130,690 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 130,690 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 121,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 111,095 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 111,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 102,588 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 95,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 85,587 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 85,584 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Feb 2019 78,904 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,349 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,223 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Feb 2016 59,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,384 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 51,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,303 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,685 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 34,685 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 26,845 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 26,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,002 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 BMU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

CP08 BMU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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