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CT08 CHT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,742 mi
Last recorded174,742 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 CHT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 174,742 miles

Bearing noise when Offside front wheel rotated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to centre box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and punctured

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre cracked in tread area

Slight play in both rear anti-rill bar D-bushes

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 174,461 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front 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 Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Bearing noise when Offside front wheel rotated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to centre box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and punctured

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre cracked in tread area

Slight play in both rear anti-rill bar D-bushes

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 154,594 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,918 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2015 139,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2014 121,162 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 121,162 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 103,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 103,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 May 2012 82,205 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,859 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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CT08 CHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CT08 CHT, 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 CT08 CHT registered?

CT08 CHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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