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CP08 GWO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,813 mi
Last recorded111,813 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 111,813 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play colum to rack (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 May 2024 111,715 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 111,695 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 96,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At split -joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,820 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,558 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 82,577 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 78,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 70,503 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,413 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,331 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 60,782 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 60,474 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,467 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,749 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,490 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,077 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 GWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GWO, 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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CP08 GWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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