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CP57 MGZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

211,242 mi
Last recorded211,242 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 MGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 211,242 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 211,242 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 202,902 miles

Nearside 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 20 Jun 2020 197,691 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 192,032 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 172,828 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 172,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 152,729 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

engine management light on

Fail 19 May 2017 151,991 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dull (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2016 132,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 110,746 miles

engine management lihgt on

Fail 16 May 2015 110,746 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine management lihgt on

Pass 24 May 2014 91,789 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 91,789 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,243 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,977 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,295 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,515 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 32,515 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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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CP57 MGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 CP57 MGZ, 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 CP57 MGZ registered?

CP57 MGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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