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CP08 OAX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,653 mi
Last recorded143,653 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 OAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 143,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 143,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 122,342 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 122,339 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 119,021 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 119,011 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 114,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,305 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,664 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,668 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2016 73,597 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 73,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,967 miles

both rear tyres worn/wearing unevenly

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2015 65,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both rear tyres worn/wearing unevenly

exhaust deteriorated

offside front coil spring partially covered by sleeving

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,431 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

rear brake pads worn

sections of front coil springs covered by sleeving

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,792 miles

unable to see front inner brake pads clearly

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,305 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 12 Jul 2011 31,620 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 OAX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

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

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