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CP08 OAN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,210 mi
Last recorded139,210 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 139,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 131,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,964 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 116,964 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,159 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,236 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner shoulders

Fail 26 Jun 2015 79,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner shoulders

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,412 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,924 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,215 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both rear tyres perishing between tread

Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,448 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 OAN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OAN, 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 OAN registered?

CP08 OAN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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