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DE08 CEK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,886 mi
Last recorded126,886 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 CEK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,886 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 123,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 112,988 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 112,987 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both on inside (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,140 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,806 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre warning light on

Fail 5 Dec 2015 90,799 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2014 83,405 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,151 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,478 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,651 miles

Offside rear inner side bulb in-op

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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DE08 CEK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE08 CEK, 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 DE08 CEK registered?

DE08 CEK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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