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CP08 OBC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

216,987 mi
Last recorded216,987 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 OBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 216,987 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 216,987 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 163,506 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 146,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 141,514 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 136,726 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,314 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 128,183 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 104,179 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,484 miles

Both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges but no ply or cords present at time of test

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

Front flexible part of the exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,484 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges but no ply or cords present at time of test

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

Front flexible part of the exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,191 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges

Pass 24 May 2011 35,533 miles

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

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

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 OBC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC registered?

CP08 OBC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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The MOT history for CP08 OBC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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