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CX08 EWK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,447 mi
Last recorded148,447 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 EWK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 148,447 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 141,654 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 May 2024 134,372 miles

Exhaust back box clamp missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 127,443 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 121,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 121,041 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 114,240 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 110,262 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 103,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 95,365 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 87,757 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 87,757 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2016 78,873 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 78,873 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 69,610 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 69,610 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 57,991 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,991 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 45,691 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,228 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 21,591 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,090 miles

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

Offside Front 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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CX08 EWK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CX08 EWK, 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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CX08 EWK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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