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CP08 OAV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,370 mi
Last recorded145,370 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 145,370 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise all 4 discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake flexy ferruls corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe gauze (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both rear tyres on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 138,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 133,375 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 128,803 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 128,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam innop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,058 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 121,058 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 111,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 111,478 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,592 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit perisherd on tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit perished on tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,940 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,548 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,097 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,693 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,158 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 33,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OAV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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