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CP08 OAB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,673 mi
Last recorded68,673 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 OAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 68,673 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,347 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,377 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,110 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 51,110 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,098 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 29,282 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 OAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

CP08 OAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is CP08 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 OAB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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