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CV08 HOA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,702 mi
Last recorded125,702 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 HOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 125,702 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 109,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 99,451 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 99,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,275 miles

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

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

advise tracking due to wear

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,516 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,893 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 88,893 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter/joints (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 85,869 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 85,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,461 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 80,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,537 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,645 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 66,858 miles

nearside front( outer tyre) tread near bald

Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,073 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 58,073 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,055 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,307 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre worn very low inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

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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CV08 HOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CV08 HOA, 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 CV08 HOA registered?

CV08 HOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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