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M666 CGL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,201 mi
Last recorded151,201 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 CGL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 151,201 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 139,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 127,967 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 127,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2019 116,368 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2019 116,327 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2018 102,918 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 May 2018 102,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,452 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 90,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 80,305 miles

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

child seat fitted / adult belt not inspected

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,176 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 58,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deterioration in offside rear tyre

wear & deterioration in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2014 58,729 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deterioration in offside rear tyre

wear & deterioration in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,631 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,660 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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M666 CGL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M666 CGL, 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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M666 CGL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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