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CP08 OBD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,159 mi
Last recorded133,159 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 OBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 133,159 miles

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

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 133,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 126,111 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 110,984 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,080 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,827 miles

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

both front strut top mountings slightly rough when rotated

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 OBD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OBD, 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 OBD registered?

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

Is CP08 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 OBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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