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CP08 OAO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,170 mi
Last recorded145,170 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 OAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 145,170 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 145,080 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 140,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 130,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills skirting fitted

Fail 29 May 2022 130,480 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 119,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2020 111,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,021 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 103,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,559 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,737 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,095 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,956 miles

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

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 19 Aug 2011 36,676 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 OAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

CP08 OAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is CP08 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 OAO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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