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E3 CSB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,281 mi
Last recorded111,281 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 CSB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 111,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 109,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 94,933 miles

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))

Offside Front fog light unit is insecure and damaged

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

front bumper has slight damage ( offside)

Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,916 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,249 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,948 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 43,947 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 37,111 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 37,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,229 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,800 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,766 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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E3 CSB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E3 CSB, 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 E3 CSB registered?

E3 CSB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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