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CU08 MDJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,395 mi
Last recorded88,395 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 MDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 88,395 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 84,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,377 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,935 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 72,935 miles

Fuel pipe leaking around fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,266 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,874 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 60,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,234 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,332 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,524 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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CU08 MDJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CU08 MDJ, 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 CU08 MDJ registered?

CU08 MDJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is CU08 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 MDJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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