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CP08 OBU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,636 mi
Last recorded140,636 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 OBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 140,636 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 136,029 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 129,656 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,464 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 118,533 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,857 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 15 Oct 2020 112,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 109,428 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 105,837 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,096 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,122 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,814 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 71,814 miles

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,427 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,740 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,857 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2011 28,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CP08 OBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

CP08 OBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is CP08 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 OBU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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