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CP08 OCB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,035 mi
Last recorded53,035 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 OCB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 53,035 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST CORRODED

UNDERBODY PROTECTION APPLIED

Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,690 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 51,938 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 50,907 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 49,607 miles

exhaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 47,714 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 46,144 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,056 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,397 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 36,397 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,807 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,848 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 26,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 26,273 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,046 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 OCB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

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

Is CP08 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 OCB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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