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CP57 WWC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,803 mi
Last recorded98,803 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 WWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 98,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 96,238 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 92,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 92,484 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 89,210 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 89,062 miles

Power steering component leaking possible rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 86,568 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 86,547 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,082 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 76,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,849 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 70,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,191 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 66,187 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bolt in the nearside rear tyre

staining around the fuel filter no leak detected

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,367 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 54,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre has a cut.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f inner tyre wall cut

Fail 16 Jan 2013 43,420 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f inner tyre wall cut

Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,508 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2011 25,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,956 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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CP57 WWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WWC, 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 WWC registered?

CP57 WWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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